Senior Information Security Consultant I

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Information Security Consultant I to join our cybersecurity team.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Phishing Threat Mitigation, Email Security, Microsoft Defender, and Security Operations (SOC & SIEM).

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in protecting our organization against evolving email-based threats and ensuring robust incident response Responsibilities :
  • Lead and manage the organization's email security infrastructure, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization of tools like Microsoft Defender and other email security platforms.
  • Design, implement, and manage phishing threat detection and mitigation strategies.
  • Investigate and respond to phishing incidents, coordinate with relevant stakeholders for containment and remediation.
  • Monitor and analyze email threat intelligence feeds and proactively adjust policies and controls.
  • Integrate email security with SIEM platforms for centralized monitoring and incident detection.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in SOC operations, guiding junior analysts on phishing-related escalations.
  • Ensure adherence to email authentication protocols (e.g., SPF, DKIM, DMARC).
  • Maintain detailed documentation of configurations, response procedures, and incident handling processes.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve cybersecurity awareness and training, especially around email threats.
  • Contribute to security audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Key Skills & Technologies

  • Deep knowledge of phishing techniques, email threat vectors, and Expertise in Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and similar tools (e.g., Proofpoint, Mimecast, Barracuda).
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms such as Splunk, QRadar, or Microsoft Sentinel.
  • Familiarity with email security protocols : SPF, DKIM, DMARC.
  • Experience working in or with a Security Operations Center (SOC).
  • Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell preferred) for security tool integration and response.
  • Sound knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and incident management :
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., CISSP, CEH, Microsoft SC-200, GIAC certifications)
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