Azure SIEM Consultant

Our client is looking for a Senior SIEM Consultant to support an upcoming project. This is a contract to hire opportunity.

Responsibilities:

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• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, guiding them through SIEM/XDR projects.
  
• Provide senior-level advisory support on XDR architecture and operational security.
  
• Implement, manage, update, and fine-tune SIEM platforms.
  
• Lead technical implementations for SIEM/XDR projects.
  
• Assist customers in adopting standards.
  
• Develop and implement KQL or other query languages, analytic rules, and automation playbooks/logic apps.
  
• Design and implement dashboards and workbooks.
  
• Collaborate with architecture and implementation teams to design SIEM platform architecture and automate tasks.
  
• Assist customers in migrating to SOC/XDR service offerings and standards.
  
• Implement features of Microsoft 365 E5 stack with a focus on security.
  
• Act as a subject matter expert for new SIEM-related use cases, implementation issues, or integrations.
  
• Assist with identity management solutions including Azure cloud and Active Directory.
  
• Support SOC teams in reducing mean time to detect/respond.
  
• Follow implementation plan and contribute to continuous improvement.
  
• Interface with SOC for smooth project handoff.
  
• Assess existing security infrastructure and identify vulnerabilities.
  
• Manage project risks and issues within the budget.
  
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to customer IT staff.
  
• Stay updated on latest trends and developments in security technologies.
  

Requirements:

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• 5+ years in security technology design and deployment roles.
  
• Previous SOC experience preferred.
  
• Relevant security certifications.
  
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Azure Security Engineer Associate, etc. are pluses.
  
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles.
  
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
  
• Experience with Palo Alto XDR or other XDR products.
  
• Proficiency in scripting tools like PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  
• Knowledge of a wide range of security tools.
  
• MSP/MSSP or multi-tenant experience desired.
  
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
  
• Excellent time management and self-management skills.
  
• Previous experience in an IT consulting environment is a plus.