At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Microsoft Sentinel projects and enhance security operations for top-tier clients.
- Company: Join The Missing Link, a leading tech services company with 25+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, ongoing training, and access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security while working with innovative Microsoft solutions.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and strong background in security operations required.
The predicted salary is between 103500 - 126500 $ per year.
About The Missing Link
The Missing Link has been helping some of the world's most renowned businesses optimise, secure and transform their environments for more than 25 years. As an award-winning technology services company and an Infosys business, we combine deep technical expertise with exceptional customer service to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.
Our Cyber Security practice continues to experience significant growth, and we are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel Security Consultant to join our team and support large-scale security transformation initiatives.
About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Microsoft Sentinel specialist to help organisations modernise and optimise their Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. Acting as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Microsoft Sentinel, you will lead discussions with key stakeholders, support SIEM transformation initiatives, develop advanced detection and response capabilities, and help drive the adoption of AI-enabled security operations. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with leading Microsoft security technologies while contributing to innovative SOC automation, threat detection and security analytics initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the Microsoft Sentinel technical SME for workshops, presentations and stakeholder engagements
- Lead Microsoft Sentinel deployment, configuration and optimisation activities
- Support the migration of SIEM capabilities from legacy platforms to Microsoft Sentinel
- Design and implement modern security operations processes aligned to the Microsoft Security ecosystem
- Develop, onboard, tune and operationalise Sentinel analytics rules, hunting queries, workbooks and use cases
- Enhance threat detection capabilities through advanced analytics, UEBA, threat intelligence and data correlation
- Design and implement automation and orchestration solutions using Sentinel playbooks and Logic Apps
- Contribute to AI-driven SOC initiatives, including Microsoft Security Copilot integration and automation opportunities
- Integrate Microsoft Sentinel with Microsoft Defender, Microsoft XDR, Entra ID and other security technologies
- Support incident response, threat hunting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Produce technical documentation, implementation guides and operational runbooks
- Mentor SOC analysts and engineers through knowledge transfer and capability uplift activities
About You
You are a security professional with deep expertise across Microsoft security technologies and a strong background in security operations. You enjoy working directly with stakeholders, solving complex security challenges and driving meaningful security outcomes. You are equally comfortable discussing strategy with leadership teams and delivering hands-on technical implementations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Strong understanding of SIEM architecture, implementation and optimisation
- Experience supporting SIEM migration and transformation initiatives
- Advanced Kusto Query Language (KQL) skills
- Experience developing Sentinel analytics rules, hunting queries, workbooks and automation playbooks
- Strong understanding of SOC operations, incident response and threat hunting methodologies
- Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Entra ID
- Experience implementing UEBA, threat intelligence integrations and advanced detection use cases
- Knowledge of Azure security services and cloud security concepts
- Experience leveraging Logic Apps, PowerShell and security automation technologies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot
- Experience implementing AI-assisted security operations workflows
- Experience within enterprise or managed security environments
- Microsoft certifications such as SC-200, SC-100, AZ-500 or equivalent
- Familiarity with frameworks including NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001 and Zero Trust
Benefits
Why Join The Missing Link?
- Join one of Australia's leading cyber security and technology consulting organisations
- Work with cutting-edge Microsoft security technologies
- Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team
- Access ongoing training, certification support and professional development opportunities
- Contribute to innovative security transformation and AI-driven security initiatives
- Flexible and supportive working environment
Microsoft Sentinel Security Consultant employer: The Missing Link
The Missing Link is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Senior Network & Systems Engineer. With a focus on employee growth and development, you will have access to ongoing training and opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in a large-scale environment. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers a supportive atmosphere where your contributions are valued, ensuring a meaningful and rewarding career.
