Security Engineer

About UsThrive is a rapidly growing technology solutions provider focusing upon Cloud, Cyber Security, Networking, Disaster Recovery and Managed Services. Our corporate culture, engineering talent, customer-centric approach, and focus upon "next generation" services help us stand out amongst our peers. Thrive is on the look-out for individuals who don't view their weekdays spent at "a job", but rather look to develop valuable skills that ignite their passion and lead to a CAREER.

If you're attracted to a "work hard, play hard" environment, seeking the guidance, training and experience necessary to build a lucrative career, then welcome to THRIVE Position Overview:We are seeking a Security Engineer with a strong focus on managing and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products. This role will be pivotal in enhancing our cybersecurity framework by leading the integration and utilization of these key security tools.

Responsibilities include designing and optimizing SIEM rules for superior threat detection and incident management, deploying SOAR tools for automated security responses, and ensuring robust API security. The engineer will oversee the performance and security posture of our platforms, customize client reports, automate report delivery to platforms like ServiceNow, and meticulously document security processes. Additionally, the role involves analyzing SOC and SIEM data for actionable insights, creating security dashboards and response runbooks, and participating in client meetings as the primary security contact.

Staying informed about the latest security trends and techniques is essential. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual eager to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and enhance client interactions. Primary ResponsibilitiesLead the management of Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products, including their integration with existing tools, utilizing them to elevate existing Security OperationsDesign and optimize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) rules using FortiSIEM to enhance threat detection and streamline incident response activities

Deploy and manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, specifically FortiEDR, SentinelOne, and Defender for Endpoint to identify and mitigate endpoint threats effectively

Design and implement automated security use cases and playbooks to accelerate incident response and remediation

Assist in overseeing the implementation and management of API security measures, ensuring secure data transmission and compliance with industry-standard API security protocols

Collaborate with clients to understand their reporting needs and requirements and customize reports accordingly

Develop, maintain, and automate client-facing reports using our existing security tools. These reports should effectively articulate incident metrics and trends to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role also includes automating the upload of these reports to the ServiceNow client portal

Create and maintain materials documenting our security processes, procedures, and technologies, along with the generation of automated reports for relevant stakeholders

Provide expert guidance on alarm tuning and configuration tasks necessary for Security Service deployment to new and existing customers

Take a proactive role in updating client Security presentations and discuss findings with our clients

Perform comprehensive analysis of data from our SOC and SIEM to identify patterns, anomalies, and potential threats

Design and implement client reports, dashboards, and metrics, and manage response runbooks and walkthrough documents

Stay informed about the latest security events and techniques to enhance our operations and defense strategies

Other duties as required

Qualifications and Required SkillsProven experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR products

Strong background in SIEM rule design and optimization

Extensive experience in implementing and overseeing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions

Experience with SOAR tools and automated security response implementations

Familiarity with API security protocols and measures

Ability to analyze large amounts of data from various sources to solve complex problems and make informed decisions

Proficiency in developing and automating client-facing reports

Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences

Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity threats and incident response procedures

Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies, and methods

Expertise in computer networking and security

Passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate within the team and with other stakeholders