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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