SECURITY ENGINEER III – Sentinel
About the business:
LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier, and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com/ .
About our team:
We are seeking a talented and motivated Security Engineer III to join our dynamic cybersecurity team. As a key member of our Blue Team, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing advanced security detection rules and analytics within Microsoft Sentinel.
About the job:
Your expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, along with your proficiency in utilizing various security tools such as Microsoft Defender, Cisco Umbrella, Qualys, GitHub, Terraform, and Web Access Firewalls, will play a pivotal role in enhancing our organization's cybersecurity posture.
You’ll be responsible for:
Developing, configuring, and optimizing advanced detection rules and analytics in Microsoft Sentinel to identify and respond to security threats effectively.
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable Sentinel analytics.
Leveraging GitHub for version control, collaboration, and documentation of analytic rules, ensuring a streamlined and efficient development process. Knowledge of Terraform Enterprise would be ideal.
Staying up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and emerging attack techniques to proactively enhance detection capabilities.
Collaborating with teams to analyze, investigate, and respond to security incidents, ensuring timely and accurate threat mitigation.
Utilizing your expertise in Microsoft Defender, Cisco Umbrella, Qualys, and Web Access Firewalls to fine-tune detection mechanisms and optimize security configurations
Participating in the development and maintenance of incident response playbooks and procedures.
Providing training and guidance to junior team members on analytic rule development and best practices
Qualifications:
3+ years of IT Security experience.
BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
Proven experience in designing and implementing Microsoft Sentinel analytic rules and detection mechanisms.
Strong proficiency in GitHub for version control, collaboration, and documentation.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Cisco Umbrella, Qualys, and Web Access Firewalls.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST, CIS, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
AWS or Azure security certifications, SSCP, or CCSP are a plus.
Licensing/certification preferred (at least one of the following): CISSP, CISM, SANS, GIAC (or related), ethical hacking/penetration tester certification, and/or security risk assessment certification are a plus.
Proven experience in Microsoft Sentinel Analytic rule and detection engineering.
Proficiency in GitHub for collaborative rule development and version control
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender, Cisco Umbrella, Qualys, and Web Access Firewalls.
Expertise in Kusto Query Language (KQL) with the ability to craft complex queries.
Demonstrated ability to create, modify, and fine-tune Microsoft Sentinel Analytic rules.
Experience with Sentinel Automation Rules, Watchlist, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Function Apps, and Azure Blob storage.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and mitigate security threats.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team
Women in Tech:
LexisNexis Risk is supportive of women in Technology and has been a founding signature for the Tech Talent Charter. We have the following initiatives in place to support women in technology:
Mentoring scheme for women in technology
Women’s network forum and regular run events for schools about careers in technology to inspire the next generation of girls in technology.
Culture and Benefits:
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here (https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RiskSolutions/page/21c296c982531000b79663f3194b0000) .
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At LexisNexis Risk Solutions, having diverse employees with different perspectives is key to creating innovative new products for our global customers. We have 30 diversity employee networks globally and prioritize inclusive leadership and equitable processes as part of our culture. Our aim is for every employee to be the best version of themselves. We would actively welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
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