Lead Security Engineer-W2-ONSITE INTERVIEW

Location: Ft worth, TX (ONSITE)
6 months contract to hire

We are seeking a Lead Microsoft Security Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Microsoft's security platform, including Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Entra ID. This role will drive threat detection, incident response, security automation, and cloud security initiatives while serving as the technical lead for the security engineering team.

• Lead administration and optimization of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel environments.
• Design and implement security controls across Azure, Microsoft 365, endpoints, and identities.
• Develop threat detection rules, KQL queries, dashboards, and automated response playbooks.
• Lead incident response, threat hunting, and security investigations.
• Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to improve security posture.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

• 7+ years of cybersecurity/security engineering experience.
• Hands-on expertise with:
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Defender for Identity (MDI)
• Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Entra ID / Azure AD
• Strong experience with KQL, SIEM/SOAR, threat hunting, and incident response.
• Knowledge of Azure security, Zero Trust, identity security, and Microsoft 365 security.
• Experience leading security projects and engineering teams.