About the role

  • Sentinel Architect designing and deploying Microsoft Sentinel solutions for Insight Investment. Building SIEM architecture and integrating security tools for enhanced web application support.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and implement a Microsoft Sentinel deployment for a new application environment.
  • Develop and configure data connectors, workbooks, analytics rules, and playbooks to meet security monitoring requirements.
  • Integrate Sentinel with existing security tools and ensure seamless log ingestion from relevant sources.
  • Define and implement alerting, dashboards, and reporting aligned with SOC processes.
  • Work closely with application owners, security teams, and stakeholders to ensure requirements are captured and delivered.
  • Document the deployment architecture, configurations, and operational procedures for handover to the SOC team.
  • Provide knowledge transfer and training to internal teams on Sentinel usage and best practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Microsoft Sentinel deployment and configuration in enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of SIEM concepts, log ingestion, and security monitoring use cases.
  • Hands-on experience with Kusto Query Language (KQL) for creating queries, analytics rules, and dashboards.
  • Familiarity with Azure services (e.g., Log Analytics, Azure Monitor) and security integration.
  • Ability to work independently and deliver within tight timelines.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Experience designing Sentinel architecture from scratch, including workspace design, data retention strategy, and cost optimisation.
  • Familiarity with onboarding multiple log sources (cloud, on-prem, third-party) and handling complex data normalization.
  • Experience with SOAR automation and playbook development in Sentinel.
  • Exposure to cloud security monitoring across Azure, AWS, or GCP.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, AZ-500).
  • Ability to deliver comprehensive documentation and knowledge transfer for long-term maintainability.

Job title

Sentinel Architect – Contract

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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