Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Engineer

Job DescriptionThis is a remote position.Please Note: This is a 100 % Remote Position and looking for Candidates in EST Time Zone.

About the Position:AOC seeking proposals from prospective Offerors to provide a systems matter expect to serve as the Microsoft Sentinel Security Information and Events Management (SIEM) Engineer to deliver technical support, engineering, and mentoring services for platform administration for performing threat intelligence. Through the integration, collection, analysis and disseminate of log data from various sources to enhance the intelligence feeds, improve contextual analysis activities and detection capabilities. This position will proactively search for signs of potential threats by leveraging log data analytics, the use of advanced detection techniques and threat hunting methodologies.Requirements

Basic Qualifications and Requirements:

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:Client is looking for candidates that meet the following minimum qualifications:BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or an IT-related field (with at least 3+ years of experience determined by the AOC )

The AOC prefers Candidates to have the following qualificationsThree (3) years’ experience with Azure Sentinel.

Three (3) years’ experience with Kusto Query Language.

One (1) year experience with Information Security.

Active Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate certification.

Candidate shall be responsible for the following:The SIEM Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solution to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sources within the Judiciary. This role involves managing the SIEM environment, creating dashboards, and ensuring the effective use of SIEM's capabilities to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and operational insights for the consumption of the Security Analysts. The Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Engineer will work closely with security analysts, and stakeholders to optimize data intelligence and drive informed incident detection and response.

Essential Functions:SIEM Configuration:

Design and deploy SIEM resources, including configuring analytics rules, playbooks, Azure logic apps and data connectors, to support data collection and analysis needs.

Optimize SIEM configurations to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and search capabilities.

Data Collection and Integration

Collaborate with system owners to identify available data sources and drive initiatives to ingest that system data.

Develop data ingestion strategies, create data inputs, and set up data source integration for various log and event data types.

Design and implement data normalization and transformation processes for consistent and accurate analysis.

Dashboard and Visualization Development;

Design and create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using SIEM's capabilities.

Present data insights in a clear and actionable manner to support decision-making processes.

Develop data visuals for the SOC displays screens.

Search, Queries and Alerts:

Develop and optimize analytics rules and alert mechanisms to proactively monitor for security threats, anomalies, and operational issues.

Configure alerts to trigger automated responses or notifications based on predefined criteria.

SIEM App Development:

Build custom SIEM apps and add-ons to extend functionality and support specific agency requirements.

Collaborate with development teams to integrate SIEM with other systems and tools

Security and Compliance:

Implement security controls and best practices to protect data stored in SIEM and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Monitor and analyze security-related events to detect and respond to potential threats.

Performance Optimization:

Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to data indexing, search performance, and resource utilization

Implement optimizations to enhance SIEM's efficiency and responsiveness.

Training and Documentation:

Provide training and guidance to other client's SOC team members on Microsoft Sentinel best practices, usage, and administration.

Create documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures

Benefits

Preferred Skills:Client is looking for candidates possessing the following mid to expert level preferred skills, experience, and capabilities:Recent experience with the administration and management of Microsoft Sentinel.

Experience developing, compiling, and executing KQL queries.

Strong aptitude to learn platforms, to work with stakeholders, to understand and provide thoughts on how to customize and maintain platforms to meet organizational business needs.

Experience generating playbooks and using Azure logic apps for security orchestration, automation and response.

Experience in querying, reviewing and providing contextual information from log data.

Proficient in the use of M365 Office suite of tool.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, end users and vendor development staff, as well as all levels of management and judicial personnel as necessary

Ability to communicate clearly and lead technical discussions related to log data management and knowledge sharing.

RequirementsBasic Qualifications and Requirements: CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS: Client is looking for candidates that meet the following minimum qualifications: BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Business Management, or an IT-related field (with at least 3+ years of experience determined by the AOC ) The AOC prefers Candidates to have the following qualifications Three (3) years’ experience with Azure Sentinel. Three (3) years’ experience with Kusto Query Language. One (1) year experience with Information Security. Active Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate certification. Candidate shall be responsible for the following: The SIEM Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the Microsoft Sentinel SIEM solution to collect, analyze, and visualize data from various sources within the Judiciary. This role involves managing the SIEM environment, creating dashboards, and ensuring the effective use of SIEM's capabilities to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats and operational insights for the consumption of the Security Analysts. The Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Engineer will work closely with security analysts, and stakeholders to optimize data intelligence and drive informed incident detection and response. Essential Functions: SIEM Configuration: Design and deploy SIEM resources, including configuring analytics rules, playbooks, Azure logic apps and data connectors, to support data collection and analysis needs. Optimize SIEM configurations to ensure efficient data storage, retrieval, and search capabilities. Data Collection and Integration Collaborate with system owners to identify available data sources and drive initiatives to ingest that system data. Develop data ingestion strategies, create data inputs, and set up data source integration for various log and event data types. Design and implement data normalization and transformation processes for consistent and accurate analysis. Dashboard and Visualization Development; Design and create interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using SIEM's capabilities. Present data insights in a clear and actionable manner to support decision-making processes. Develop data visuals for the SOC displays screens. Search, Queries and Alerts: Develop and optimize analytics rules and alert mechanisms to proactively monitor for security threats, anomalies, and operational issues. Configure alerts to trigger automated responses or notifications based on predefined criteria. SIEM App Development: Build custom SIEM apps and add-ons to extend functionality and support specific agency requirements. Collaborate with development teams to integrate SIEM with other systems and tools Security and Compliance: Implement security controls and best practices to protect data stored in SIEM and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Monitor and analyze security-related events to detect and respond to potential threats. Performance Optimization: Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues related to data indexing, search performance, and resource utilization Implement optimizations to enhance SIEM's efficiency and responsiveness. Training and Documentation: Provide training and guidance to other client's SOC team members on Microsoft Sentinel best practices, usage, and administration. Create documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting procedures

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