• Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Washington, DC)


    Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer

     

    Washington, DC

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

    $70/hr - $75/hr

    A growing cyber security consulting firm is seeking a Security Engineer with deep experience in Microsoft Sentinel to lead SIEM strategy, threat monitoring, and incident response. You'll play a critical role in enhancing security operations and improving threat visibility across the organization.

    **Location:** On-site at Client HQ – Washington, DC (Hybrid: 3 days per week)

    **Clearance** : Public trust or ability to obtain one

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Act as the SME for Microsoft Sentinel: manage ingestion, playbooks, workbooks, and alerts

    + Monitor internal logs and external threat intelligence for actionable insights

    + Build and maintain KQL queries, dashboards, and incident response workflows

    + Work with SOC teams and third parties to investigate incidents and tune detections

    + Design log ingestion strategies and normalize data for accurate analysis

    + Support risk management, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement of the security program

    + Train SOC staff on Sentinel usage and best practices

    + Participate in security exercises and maintain documentation

    Qualifications:

    + BS/BA in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

    + 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or threat detection

    + Certification(s): CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+, Network+, or equivalent

    + Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM tuning, and KQL

    + Familiarity with threat analysis, server/application management, and automation tools\#LI-PF1

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Patrick Fuller

    Specialization:

    + Security Operations

    + Security Engineering

    + Cybersecurity