2 of 2 Contract Azure Sentinel Jobs in Manchester

its cybersecurity operations team. This senior role is ideal for professionals who excel in high-stakes environments and possess a strong engineering background, particularly within the Microsoft and Azure security ecosystem. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving SOC maturity, optimizing license consumption, and enhancing security visibility across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities Lead the investigation and resolution … of high-severity security incidents Conduct proactive threat hunting using Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite Develop and fine-tune analytic rules, detection use-cases, and SOAR playbooks Monitor and optimise license consumption across Microsoft security tools Manage log onboarding/offboarding processes across varied sources and environments Drive SOC maturity initiatives, identifying and implementing process improvements Perform … and threat intelligence summaries Required Skills & Experience 5+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2+ years at SOC Level 3 or senior analyst level Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure , including security monitoring and engineering Deep experience with Microsoft Sentinel (KQL, custom rules, automation, dashboards) Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Office More ❯

architecture using industry frameworks (i.e ISO 27001, CIS, NIST) Produce architecture dcumentation, risk assessments and design decision Experience required: Expertise in Microsoft Security Stack (E5 Security, Defender, Endpoint, Sentinel) Strong knowledge of Microsoft Licensing and governance Experiecne designing reusable security architecture patterns and templates Ideal certifications: Microsoft Security Architect Expert (SC100) CISSP/CISM Public Cloud Architect Certification … Azure, AWS, GCP) UML visualisation tools (BizzDesign, Archi) Apply now for the chance to work for a notable client, especially as interviews are commencing imminently! Security Architect (Microsoft) | Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Edinburgh, or Glasgow | £600-£800 p/day (IR35) | 3 days on-site | 6 month contract (possible extension) Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment More ❯