Microsoft Security Engineer / XDR Specialist (m/w/d)
Core
Operate and improve Microsoft Security, XDR, and SOC environments to detect, triage, and respond to security incidents for enterprise clients.
Role type
Microsoft Security Engineer / XDR Specialist
Builds
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Server configurations and incident response processes
Domain
Cybersecurity, Microsoft Security Stack, XDR, SOC
Required skills
Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, Server), XDR, Incident Analysis, Threat Hunting, Security Monitoring, M365, Azure, Entra ID, Windows Server, Cloud Services
Preferred skills
KQL, Microsoft Sentinel, Analytics Rules, Playbooks, Conditional Access, Defender for Cloud Apps, MITRE ATT&CK, Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, Managed Security Services
Technologies
Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure, Entra ID, M365, Windows Server
Responsibilities
Configure and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, and Server; Analyze XDR alerts and incidents across the platform; Evaluate security incidents and determine appropriate response measures; Improve detection, alerting, and response processes; Utilize security data for threat hunting and attack analysis; Reduce false positives and refine detection logic; Collaborate with internal teams and clients to evolve security processes
Seniority
Junior to Senior