Overview
The Security Engineer will play a pivotal role in a technology transformation and security program by ensuring that new cloud, data, and SaaS platforms effectively integrate into the central Microsoft security stack. Working closely with the security operations team, the contractor will assess existing setups, establish secure baselines, and connect various components to enhance the organization's security posture. This role requires a blend of hands-on experience in security engineering and knowledge of regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
- Onboard platforms and tools into Microsoft Sentinel, building custom connectors where needed.
- Collaborate with SecOps to ensure relevant events are captured and detections function correctly.
- Implement Microsoft Purview features including DLP, sensitivity labels, and information protection.
- Define and apply secure baselines across AWS and Azure, onboarding workloads into Defender and posture management.
- Secure new SaaS and data platforms as they are introduced, including SSO and SCIM provisioning via Entra ID.
- Create reusable patterns, document designs, and test controls, while escalating any identified risks.
Requirements
- Proven experience in security engineering within a transformation program.
- Background in regulated environments, such as financial services or insurance.
- Hands-on expertise with Sentinel onboarding, including custom connectors and SIEM integration.
- Practical experience with Microsoft Purview.
- Demonstrated knowledge of AWS and Azure security.
- Familiarity with baselining a partially configured environment and understanding security component connections.