Cloud Engineer ( Microsoft Sentinel)

Job Description: · We are seeking a highly experienced and technically advanced Azure Cloud Engineer to join our Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft Sentinel within our enterprise security environment. As a subject matter expert, you will play a critical role in enhancing the organization’s security posture by architecting scalable data pipelines, integrating security tools, and enabling advanced threat detection and response capabilities. You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity architects and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of Sentinel across the broader security ecosystem. This position is ideal for a seasoned engineer with deep expertise in Azure, security analytics, and data pipeline architecture, with a strong ability to lead initiatives and guide technical teams. Key Responsibilities · Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Sentinel solutions to improve enterprise security monitoring and threat detection · Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Microsoft Sentinel, staying current with new features, capabilities, and best practices · Collaborate with cybersecurity architecture teams to integrate Sentinel into the overall security ecosystem · Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security teams on threat detection, incident response, and analytics using Sentinel · Design and implement integrations between Sentinel and other security platforms to enable a unified security architecture · Develop and deploy data ingestion pipelines in Azure using tools such as Cribl, Logstash, and Syslog/CEF integrations · Support onboarding of on-premises and cloud data sources into Sentinel, ensuring reliable and scalable data collection · Implement and manage detection rules, analytics, and automation to improve security operations · Leverage Azure-native capabilities (e.g., Notebooks, automation tools) to enhance analytics and operational efficiency · Support multi-tenant Sentinel environments and manage deployments using Azure DevOps Qualifications: · Minimum 5+ years of experience in data pipeline architecture and implementation, with a focus on cybersecurity data · Strong expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and related Azure security technologies · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (preferred) · Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Sentinel Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or similar (preferred) · Strong understanding of data ingestion and pipeline technologies, including OOTB connectors, Linux systems, and Syslog/CEF formats · Experience with Azure services such as Notebooks, BYOML (Bring Your Own ML), or AI/OpenAI integrations · Familiarity with Azure Arc and connected machine agent deployments · Proven experience managing multiple Sentinel instances across tenants using Azure DevOps pipelines · Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and enterprise-scale monitoring solutions · Excellent communication and leadership skills · Ability to work with sensitive data. Desired Skills: · Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities · Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architecture decisions · Deep understanding of security monitoring, SIEM design, and threat detection methodologies · Experience working in complex, multi-tenant, or large enterprise cloud environments · Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, security, and operations teams · Strong documentation and knowledge-sharing practices