Security Engineer Job at Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc., Austin, TX

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  • Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Office 365 Security Administrator: Administer and configure security settings for Office 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive.

  • Set up and maintain Azure Active Directory (AAD) security features, such as Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies, email encryption, and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 to protect sensitive data and mitigate phishing threats.
  • Conduct regular security assessments using tools like Secure Score and implement recommended configurations to improve security posture.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve Office 365 security-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal user experience.

Microsoft Sentinel Administration: Administer Microsoft Sentinel, including onboarding data sources (e.g., Office 365, Azure AD, third-party systems) and managing connectors.

  • Tune Sentinel detection rules and analytics using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to reduce false positives and improve threat detection accuracy.
  • Monitor security events and incidents in real-time through Sentinel dashboards, investigating anomalies and coordinating responses with the security team.
  • Develop and optimize automated playbooks for incident response using Azure Logic Apps integrated with Sentinel.
  • Generate detailed reports and metrics on security incidents, trends, and system performance for management and compliance purposes.
  • General Responsibilities:Collaborate with onsite IT and security teams to align Office 365 and Sentinel configurations with organizational policies and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
  • Stay informed about Microsoft updates, emerging threats, and best practices to recommend proactive improvements.
  • Document configurations, tuning procedures, and monitoring workflows for operational continuity and audit readiness.
  • QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

  • 5-8 years of experience in IT administration, with at least 3 years focused on Office 365 security configuration and administration.
  • 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel administration, tuning, and monitoring in a production environment.

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