Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Red Clay Consulting is seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join their remote team. This role is critical for managing the company's security operations, including overseeing the Microsoft 365 security stack and ensuring compliance with SOC 2 Type 2 standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Office 365
• Administer and tune Microsoft Sentinel - build and maintain KQL detection rules, analytics rules, workbooks, and playbooks
• Monitor the Microsoft Secure Score, prioritize improvement actions, and drive remediation across the tenant
• Configure and maintain Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security settings, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• Manage Microsoft Purview compliance features including DLP, sensitivity labels, and information protection policies
• Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and investigations across Defender XDR and Sentinel
• Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, automation workflows (Logic Apps / SOAR), and escalation procedures
• Perform threat hunting using KQL and identify gaps in detection coverage
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead remediation efforts in coordination with IT and engineering teams
• Evaluate and respond to identity-based threats, phishing campaigns, and anomalous behavior patterns
• Serve as a technical resource for SOC 2 Type 2 audit preparation and execution
• Design, implement, and document security controls that satisfy Trust Service Criteria (TSC) requirements across the company’s toolset
• Maintain evidence collection for audit deliverables - access reviews, logging configurations, policy enforcement, and change management records
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts prior to and during audit windows
• Partner with external auditors, providing technical walkthroughs and supporting evidence requests
• Keep control documentation current as tooling, processes, and the environment change
• Implement and enforce security controls across the company’s broader toolset - SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint environment
• Advise and support IT on secure configuration for onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning workflows
• Partner with engineering teams on secure development practices, secrets management, and cloud security posture
• Produce clear, concise reporting on security posture, incident trends, and audit readiness for IT leadership
• Stay current on the Microsoft security roadmap, threat landscape, and emerging attack techniques relevant to the company’s environment

Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a security engineering or security operations role
• 3+ years of deep, practical experience with the Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading a SOC 2 Type 2 audit - from control design through evidence delivery
• Proficiency in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for building detection rules, hunting queries, and dashboards in Sentinel
• Experience with Azure cloud security, including Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and policy management
• Hands-on experience with SOAR/automation - Logic Apps, Sentinel playbooks, or equivalent
• Strong English communication skills - written and verbal - for working cross-functionally with a US-based team
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented approach to documentation, evidence collection, and control ownership
• Ability to translate technical security findings into clear, business-relevant language for leadership
• Collaborative mindset - willing to mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the IT team
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

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