Cyber Security Engineer (MS Sentinel & MS Defender)
Cyber Security Engineer (MS Sentinel & MS Defender)
Contract: (Initial 4-6 weeks, additional scope to follow)
On-site: 5 days a week - greater HULL area
Security Clearance: Candidates are required to hold an SC security clearance
FPSG seeks a highly skilled cybersecurity engineer with advanced Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel deployment and configuration skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with both Defender and Sentinel, as well as a strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, threat analysis, and incident response. Candidates will be required to be in possession of a transferable SC clearance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Configure and manage Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
* Coordinate the detection and response to threats.
* Oversee the integration of supported data sources.
* Optimize threat identification.
* Lead the development and refinement of Sentinel Playbooks.
* Develop KQL queries to search and analyze Sentinel data.
* Collaborate with other teams to ensure effective incident response and remediation.
* Develop and maintain tools and scripts to automate threat detection and response.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Extensive experience in cybersecurity, focused on threat detection and incident response.
* Advanced MS 365 Defender and MS Sentinel (configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting).
* Extensive experience with threat analysis, incident response, and threat hunting.
* Strong understanding of SIEM systems and log analysis.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in large data environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell.
* Advanced security services in Azure and Office 365.
* Experience with Splunk, ELK, or other SIEM systems.
* SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500 certifications.
Note: The onsite presence in Hull and the SC clearance is non-negotiable.
Reward:
The day rate will depend on experience. An Outside IR35 determination has been anticipated but has not been signed off at this time. The initial scope is a 4+ weeks assignment; however, early indications of future tooling and tailoring will depend on the success of the initial deployment work.
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