Senior Microsoft Sentinel Architect

We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Sentinel Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale SIEM/SOAR solutions for a client engagement in the Boston area. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Azure cloud security architecture, SOC operations, and threat detection engineering., * Design and implement scalable security architectures using Microsoft Sentinel

• Develop and optimize SIEM/SOAR use cases, analytics rules, playbooks, and threat detection strategies
• Integrate Microsoft Sentinel with Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender, and third-party security platforms
• Lead security monitoring, incident response, and centralized log management initiatives
• Collaborate with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to strengthen enterprise security posture
• Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and security best practices
• Perform threat hunting and improve detection engineering capabilities
• Create and maintain security dashboards, reports, and monitoring workflows

This role requires strong hands-on experience in building scalable security monitoring solutions, integrating security platforms, and driving incident response and automation initiatives in enterprise environments., * Strong architecture and implementation experience with Microsoft Sentinel

• Expertise in Azure security services and cloud-native security architecture
• Hands-on experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language), Log Analytics, and automation workflows
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response
• Experience integrating SIEM solutions with enterprise applications and security platforms
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft 365 Security
• Familiarity with SOAR automation and security orchestration frameworks
• Relevant Microsoft Security or Azure certifications preferred

Experience Required

• 10+ years of overall IT/Security experience
• 5+ years of SIEM/SOAR architecture and implementation experience
• Strong enterprise-level cloud security experience in Azure environments