Security Engineer

In this role, you will primarily leverage our Microsoft security stack (Defender and Sentinel) to triage alerts and investigate suspicious activity. Beyond reactive monitoring, you will help drive our security posture forward through vulnerability management, infrastructure hardening, and the implementation of robust identity and access controls., * Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM). Triage alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and participate in full-lifecycle incident response (containment, eradication, and documentation).

• Perform enterprise vulnerability scanning. Validate secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and cloud resources, and coordinate remediation efforts across teams.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of identity controls, including conditional access and device compliance policies.
• Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud, and End User Compute teams to improve patching, hardening, and device security standards. Assist in developing technical runbooks and incident response procedures.
• Provide technical documentation and evidence for regulatory audits and assessments. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or security engineering.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (or similar EDR solutions) and SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar).
• Strong familiarity with Azure or other major cloud platforms, alongside scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python, or KQL).
• Demonstrated track record of conducting security investigations and handling incident response activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. Possession of at least one relevant certification (e.g., Security+, SC-200, CySA+) is highly preferred.

Fairway Home Mortgage, founded in 1996, is a nationwide leader in the mortgage industry. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We deliver personalized loan solutions with some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our mission is to act as trusted advisors, guiding clients through every step of the mortgage process to exceed expectations and ensure satisfaction.

Our culture promotes innovation, growth, and collaboration, offering exciting career paths and professional development. Whether you’re starting out or advancing your career, Fairway is a place where your skills and ambitions can thrive.

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