Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer

Join to apply for the Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer role at Motion Recruitment3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Microsoft Sentinel Security Engineer role at Motion RecruitmentA 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 oneKey ResponsibilitiesAct as the SME for Microsoft Sentinel: manage ingestion, playbooks, workbooks, and alertsMonitor internal logs and external threat intelligence for actionable insightsBuild and maintain KQL queries, dashboards, and incident response workflowsWork with SOC teams and third parties to investigate incidents and tune detectionsDesign log ingestion strategies and normalize data for accurate analysisSupport risk management, threat monitoring, and continuous improvement of the security programTrain SOC staff on Sentinel usage and best practicesParticipate in security exercises and maintain documentationQualificationsBS/BA in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, intelligence, or threat detectionCertification(s): CISSP, GIAC, CEH, Security+, Network+, or equivalentStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, SIEM tuning, and KQLFamiliarity with threat analysis, server/application management, and automation toolsPosted By: Patrick FullerSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeContractJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2xGet notified about new Security Engineer jobs in Washington, DC.Washington, DC $264,000.00-$342,000.00 2 weeks agoSecurity Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)Arlington, VA $125,500.00-$212,800.00 1 week agoMcLean, VA $117,800.00-$207,600.00 2 days agoSecurity Engineer I, Threat Hunting, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)Arlington, VA $125,500.00-$212,800.00 2 weeks agoArlington, VA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks agoNorth Bethesda, MD $55,000.00-$125,000.00 2 months agoSenior Security Engineer, Mandiant & ProofpointWashington, DC $140,000.00-$165,000.00 1 day agoSenior Security Engineer, Mandiant & ProofpointNational Harbor, MD $140,000.00-$165,000.00 1 day agoArlington, VA $136,000.00-$212,800.00 3 days agoWashington, DC $166,000.00-$244,000.00 1 week agoCloud Security - Information Security Engineer- RemoteSecurity Engineer with Cloud Operations - 100% RemoteSenior Security Engineer - Security OperationsWashington, DC $140,000.00-$155,000.00 5 days agoCybersecurity Engineer/Analyst (Junior Level | 1-2 years exp.)- Fairfax CountySenior Security Engineer - Security OperationsNational Harbor, MD $140,000.00-$155,000.00 5 days agoSecurity Engineer, National Security, Google Public SectorWashington, DC $141,000.00-$202,000.00 1 week agoWashington, DC $170,000.00-$185,000.00 6 months agoWashington, DC $119,405.00-$136,664.00 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17