Sentinel Security Engineer – India – 5 to 6 Years Experience

21 October 2024
Urgent

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    21 October 2024
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    21 December 2024
  • Gender
    Any

Job Description

Nexii Consulting Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sentinel Security Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Sentinel SIEM. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing security operations by configuring, monitoring, and troubleshooting Sentinel SIEM solutions to ensure robust incident detection and response.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and Manage SIEM: Oversee the setup, configuration, and management of Microsoft Sentinel SIEM for effective security event monitoring.
  • Log Collection and Management: Ensure the collection, parsing, and storage of security logs from sources like firewalls, EDR, and proxies.
  • SIEM Optimization: Regularly tune SIEM rules, policies, and use cases to reduce false positives and enhance detection capabilities.
  • Security Reports: Generate detailed reports on incidents, alerts, and system performance for various stakeholders.
  • Integration and Onboarding: Integrate new data sources and applications into Microsoft Sentinel to enhance coverage.
  • Security Best Practices: Stay updated on security trends, threats, and Sentinel SIEM features, applying best practices to manage and mitigate cyber threats.
  • Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to SIEM systems, log ingestion, and event correlations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with IT, network, and security teams to maintain a secure environment and enable efficient incident response.
  • Alert Triage and Escalation: Perform triage of security alerts, prioritize incidents, and escalate as necessary based on severity and impact.
  • Incident Detection and Response: Investigate and respond to security incidents by analyzing event logs and alerts generated by the SIEM
Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in Security Operations with a strong focus on SIEM technologies.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel SIEM is mandatory.
Proficiency in log ingestion, rule creation, and incident management in Microsoft Sentinel.
Strong foundation in Windows and Linux operating systems, networking concepts, and security protocols.
Solid understanding of firewalls, EDR, and other security tools integrated with SIEM.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst are a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

About the Company

Nexii Consulting Solutions is a trusted IT consulting firm specializing in providing innovative solutions across various industries. With a focus on cybersecurity and digital transformation, we help clients stay ahead in today’s evolving technology landscape.