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Security Consultant – Microsoft Sentinel
The Missing Link. Act as the Microsoft Sentinel technical SME for workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagements.
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, including deployment, configuration, and optimization, while integrating advanced analytics and automation solutions. Proficient in incident response, threat hunting, and developing security operations processes aligned with the Microsoft Security ecosystem.
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Microsoft Sentinel ExpertiseKusto Query Language (KQL)SIEM Architecture and ImplementationMicrosoft Defender IntegrationSecurity Automation Technologies
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Hard Skills
Microsoft SentinelKusto Query Language (KQL)SIEM MigrationSentinel Analytics Rules DevelopmentThreat Intelligence IntegrationAzure Security ServicesLogic AppsPowerShellUEBA ImplementationAI-Assisted Security Operations
Soft Skills
Stakeholder EngagementPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentoring
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Defender XDRDefender for EndpointDefender for IdentityDefender for CloudMicrosoft Entra IDMicrosoft Security Copilot
Certifications & Qualifications
SC-200SC-100AZ-500
Industry Keywords
SOC OperationsIncident ResponseThreat HuntingNISTMITRE ATT&CKISO 27001Zero Trust
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloud
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Act as the Microsoft Sentinel technical SME for workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagements.
- Lead Microsoft Sentinel deployment, configuration and optimisation activities.
- Support migration of SIEM capabilities from legacy platforms to Microsoft Sentinel.
- Design and implement modern security operations processes aligned to the Microsoft Security ecosystem.
- Develop, onboard, tune and operationalise Sentinel analytics rules, hunting queries, workbooks and use cases.
- Enhance threat detection capabilities through advanced analytics, UEBA, threat intelligence and data correlation.
- Design and implement automation and orchestration solutions using Sentinel playbooks and Logic Apps.
- Contribute to AI-driven SOC initiatives, including Microsoft Security Copilot integration and automation opportunities.
- Integrate Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft XDR, Entra ID and other security technologies.
- Support incident response, threat hunting and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Produce technical documentation, implementation guides and operational runbooks.
- Mentor SOC analysts and engineers through knowledge transfer and capability uplift activities.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
- Strong understanding of SIEM architecture, implementation and optimisation.
- Experience supporting SIEM migration and transformation initiatives.
- Advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL) skills.
- Experience developing Sentinel analytics rules, hunting queries, workbooks and automation playbooks.
- Strong understanding of SOC operations, incident response and threat hunting methodologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Entra ID.
- Experience implementing UEBA, threat intelligence integrations and advanced detection use cases.
- Knowledge of Azure security services and cloud security concepts.
- Experience leveraging Logic Apps, PowerShell and security automation technologies.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot.
- Experience implementing AI-assisted security operations workflows.
- Experience within enterprise or managed security environments.
- Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500 or equivalent.
- Familiarity with frameworks including NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001 and Zero Trust.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Join one of Australia's leading cyber security and technology consulting organisations.
- Work with cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies.
- Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team.
- Access ongoing training, certification support and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to innovative security transformation and AI-driven security initiatives.
- Flexible and supportive working environment.