Microsoft Security Engineer

Microsoft Security Engineer – Defender XDR & Sentinel (Azure)

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Company Overview

HireFlex is a global company specializing in providing professional services including Recruitment as a Service, Engineering as a Service, Data Analytics as a Service, DevOps as a Service, FinOps as a Service, and Cyber Security as a Service. We streamline processes and provide technical expertise, enabling businesses to focus on core operations while we handle complex tasks. Our client-centric approach emphasizes efficiency and strategic insights across industries such as fintech, telecom, retail, and healthcare.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Microsoft Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender (EDR/XDR), Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), KQL, and PowerShell, along with solid infrastructure knowledge across Windows and Linux. This role demands proactive troubleshooting, process ownership, and mentoring skills

Must-Have Skills

• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (EDR/XDR)

  – advanced configuration & troubleshooting

• Azure Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)

  – incident handling, playbooks, dashboards

• Kusto Query Language (KQL)

  – advanced query writing for monitoring & hunting

• PowerShell scripting

  – automation and process efficiency • Strong Windows & Linux infrastructure knowledge (troubleshooting, patching, hardening)

• Azure Cloud

  – advanced security configuration, automation, and Logic Apps

• ServiceNow

  – incident, problem, and change management

Additional Skills

• IoT/OT security knowledge (Engineering as a Service or equivalent)
• Automation mindset – ability to identify and close operational gaps
• Knowledge of compliance and governance standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level support and administration for Azure Cloud security services
• Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft Defender and Sentinel solutions
• Write advanced KQL queries for security analysis, log investigation, and hunting
• Troubleshoot and resolve OS-related security issues, including patch management
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell for efficiency and security use cases
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, promoting best practices
• Create and maintain SOPs, KB articles, and documentation for security processes
• Handle escalations, gather stakeholder requirements, and create actionable security plans
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for seamless system integration
• Work with ServiceNow for ITSM, SLA adherence, and dashboard creation

Technical Assessment / Screening Focus

• Azure Cloud (Expert)
• Defender XDR and Sentinel (Advanced)
• KQL (Advanced)
• Windows/Linux OS (Expert)
• PowerShell (Proficient)
• Security troubleshooting in enterprise environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3+ years of IT experience, with strong exposure to cloud, OS, and security

Relevant certifications highly preferred:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Equal Opportunity Employer

HireFlex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees