Job Description:

An Asset Management firm is seeking a SR. Cyber Security Engineer . This role will focus on planning, designing and executing security-related projects, processes and procedures in a Microsoft-oriented environment. Areas of focus for this position will include managing the Microsoft Defender Security Suite, incident response, threat hunting, improvements to our detection and protection capabilities and vendor security reviews. The hire will work with Technology Solutions Team and business units to assess risks and security issues and propose solutions. The individual may also be involved in investigation and reporting of security incidents as necessary.All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Managing the Microsoft Defender XDR platform deployed at the Firm including Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Applications, Defender for Office and Defender for CloudPerforming incident response on security eventsPerforming threat hunting activities and creating new detections and protections based on the results of those huntsDesigning, developing and implementing improvements to our security detection and protection capabilitiesSecurity projects include: (1) developing roadmaps, requirements and architectures for project, (2) collaborating and supporting other Technology Solutions teams on the security components of cross team projects and (3) ensuring a smooth transition from initial solution through architecture, implementation and steady state operationsEngaging with vendors on support issues and performing regular product and business reviewsProviding Level 3 problem management and troubleshootingProviding documentation on security processes and best practices for the Service Desk teamMeeting deadlines and collaborating with internal and external Technology Solutions TeamsCandidate RequirementsQualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience10+ years of experience supporting information security, incident response, executing security-related projects and applying security best practices in a medium-to-large sized organization.3+ years of experience implementing or managing the Microsoft Defender security suite.Demonstrated prior experience planning and executing the security components of a Microsoft-centric technology organizationExperience writing Kusto Query Language (KQL) queries in Sentinel and Defender Advanced HuntingActive Directory and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID securityMicrosoft Azure cloud security and administrationPowerShell scripting experienceBusiness acumen to understand the impact IT security and technology has on business outcomes