Senior Security Engineer
Core
Strengthen and mature a Microsoft-centered security program for a large, multi-state law firm, focusing on threat detection, tenant hardening, identity modernization, and security automation.
Role type
Senior Security Engineer (Cloud & Identity)
Builds
Production security controls, automated response workflows, and governance policies for a legal environment.
Domain
Legal services / Cloud Security / Identity & Access Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, M365 tenant hardening, Entra ID, Conditional Access, Azure infrastructure security, security automation (SOAR), vulnerability management, Microsoft Purview, AI security governance
Preferred skills
AWS or GCP enterprise security experience, experience securing AI and agent-based workloads
Technologies
Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, M365, Entra ID, Azure, Logic Apps, PowerShell, Azure Functions, Microsoft Purview
Responsibilities
Engineer and optimize detection and response workflows using Microsoft Defender XDR and Sentinel; Lead M365 tenant hardening and endpoint security administration; Build and maintain security automation to reduce manual effort; Secure and govern Azure infrastructure and Microsoft Purview for data governance; Secure and govern AI agents and document security standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC