Senior Security Engineer | VIC, NSW, QLD, ACT

Role Overview

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will be a core part of our Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. You will
be responsible for deploying, configuring and troubleshooting key Microsoft Security technologies in client
environments to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents. As a subject matter expert in the Microsoft
security stack, you will assist internal SOC teams with engineering queries and technical escalations, as well as
building and maintaining relationships with clients.

This role also has a strong focus on continuous improvement. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will
contribute to the development and improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs), security protocols,
and keeping your skills and knowledge up-to-date in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Tesserent will
support you with a dedicated training budget, fully funded attendance at security conferences, as well as
internal training and development programs.

In addition to technical expertise, this role demands a high level of collaboration, strong communication skills,
and an ability to effectively manage time and priorities.

Accountabilities

Security Engineering

• Provide expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender technologies to internal and external stakeholders
• Perform maintenance of Tesserent deployed technologies within client environments
• Assist with the triage, response and escalation of client and internal engineering tickets
• Take ownership of projects to ensure they are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with other members of the SOC team to continually improve our security monitoring
and response capabilities
• Create, follow, and maintain internal SOC documentation
• Continually update skills and knowledge relative to the ever-changing threat landscape

Competencies

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Sentinel (deploying, configuring, developing use cases, and automations)
• Microsoft Defender (deploying, configuring, hardening)
• Kusto Query Language (KQL) (writing queries, rules, workbooks)
• Azure Logic and Function app development and deployment
• Knowledge of Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), code management and scripting
• Maintain knowledge of industry insights and proactively research emerging security risks, controls, best
practices, and trends.
Interpersonal & Intrapersonal Skills
• Ability to speak about security confidently and accurately, and to recommend security controls to
experienced security professionals
• Ability to work as a team with decisions made to support moving toward common goals
• Flexibility and motivation to work across several types of engagements