Security Engineer

About the role

The Security Engineer will play a critical role in building, maturing, and operating Sensiba's cybersecurity program. This is a unique opportunity for a hands-on security professional who enjoys building solutions, creating standards, and owning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the final phase of Sensiba's Zero Trust transformation and endpoint security modernization.
• Develop, document, and maintain enterprise security standards and configuration baselines.
• Establish scalable security practices that support long-term growth and compliance.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring, detection, and response activities.
• Develop and tune detection rules, alerts, investigations, and automated response workflows.
• Lead security investigations, incident response efforts, and proactive threat hunting activities.
• Own Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud administration and security posture management.
• Monitor and remediate vulnerabilities across user devices and cloud environments.
• Partner with Infrastructure teams to strengthen security throughout our Azure migration journey.
• Manage Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and information protection programs.
• Administer and refine sensitivity labels and data governance controls.
• Design and maintain Conditional Access policies and identity protection strategies.
• Support Sensiba's annual SOC 2 Type II audit process by producing technical evidence and validating controls.
• Develop security dashboards, metrics, and reporting for leadership.
• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure continued compliance and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations, and Compliance teams.
• Share knowledge and mentor team members interested in developing security expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience within Microsoft environments.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel, including detection engineering and log analysis.
• Experience administering Microsoft Sentinel, including detection engineering and log analysis.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender technologies and enterprise vulnerability management programs.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust security controls, including Intune and Conditional Access.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting SOC 2 Type II audits and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop security standards, policies, automations, and operational processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Endpoint DLP, and Sensitivity Labels.
• Experience optimizing Sentinel logging, retention, and cost management.
• Experience securing Azure cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Identity Governance and Privileged Identity Management.
• Experience with threat hunting methodologies and MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• SC-200, AZ-500, or similar security certifications.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.
• Experience in financial services, professional services, accounting, or another regulated industry.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on Security Engineering experience within Microsoft environments.
• Experience administering Microsoft Sentinel, including detection engineering and log analysis.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Defender technologies and enterprise vulnerability management programs.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust security controls, including Intune and Conditional Access.
• Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Experience supporting SOC 2 Type II audits and compliance programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop security standards, policies, automations, and operational processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement & Financial Planning Support – 401(k) with match, financial wellness programs.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, holidays, parental leave and volunteer days.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – Hybrid or remote options, flexible hours.
• Performance-Based Bonus – Recognition for your contributions through discretionary bonuses.
• Professional Development Opportunities – Tuition reimbursement, certifications, mentorship.
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility – Clear paths for advancement and role transitions.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture – DEI initiatives, employee resource groups, wellness programs.