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# Microsoft Sentinel Engineer

- **Company:** OpenKyber LLC
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Data Security, Digital Forensics, Intrusion Detection Systems, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Mitre Att&ck, Cybercrime, Microsoft Sentinel, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us000472e62f528eab49c26491981cb888

## About the Role

* 4+ years in cybersecurity engineering/defensive security.
 * Hands-on expertise in building, configuring, administering, and owning security tools and solutions.
 * Deep experience administering SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
 * Strong experience in troubleshooting complex technical issues
 * Experiencing writing scripts for automation.
 * Practical experience securing cloud environments.

Preferred: Certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, CCSP) or NIST/CIS/ISO familiarity.

## Description

Cybersecurity Engineer An industry-leading essential services enterprise in the Atlanta area is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to spearhead defensive operations, threat detection, and risk mitigation across complex enterprise networks, cloud platforms, and endpoint environments. This role combines hands-on engineering with tool architecture to continuously harden system baselines and drive security posture across cloud and containerized infrastructure. Key Responsibilities:

 * Security Tooling Architecture: Own, build, and optimize solutions across Incident Response, Digital Forensics, EDR, Zero Trust, Network, and Data Security.
 * Platform Operations: Administer enterprise SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS monitoring platforms.
 * Detection & Response: Build alert logic mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK framework; conduct threat hunting, IOC analysis, and incident investigations.
 * Vulnerability Lifecycle: Direct scanning programs, coordinate patch remediation with IT teams, and report risk metrics.
 * Security Hardening: Enforce least-privilege controls and baselines across Microsoft Azure, VMware, and container environments (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
 * Governance & Standards: Maintain incident playbooks, technical SOPs, and risk alignment using NIST standards.