Microsoft Sentinel XDR SME in Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

[Patrick Jane]

Hello,

 

Greetings!

 

This is Avanish from Quantum World. One of our clients is seeking a Microsoft Sentinel XDR SME in Dallas, TX (Hybrid).

 

Position: Microsoft Sentinel XDR SME

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

 

We are looking for a skilled security consultant to design, build, and manage a test environment for Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, closely aligned with the production setup.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and set up a Sentinel and Defender XDR test environment following Microsoft best practices.
• Integrate and manage log ingestion from Windows, Linux, and on-prem servers.
• Configure and guide log forwarding to CRIBL, Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX).
• Design infrastructure and data flow architectures, ensuring secure and reliable data ingestion.
• Configure prerequisites such as networking, firewall rules, connectors, and security policies.
• Create and test custom data connectors and validate data accuracy and completeness.
• Define user roles, permissions, and security configurations.
• Develop test scenarios to validate performance, resilience, and monitoring.
• Provide documentation, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge transfer/training.
• Offer ongoing consulting support, optimization recommendations, and post-deployment enhancements.

 

Key Skills & Experience:

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR.
• Knowledge of log ingestion pipelines, data connectors, and monitoring.
• Experience with CRIBL, Sentinel Data Lake, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX).
• Solid understanding of security architecture, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Ability to document, troubleshoot, and train teams effectively.

 

Thanks & Regards
Avanish Pandey

Quantum World Technologies Inc.

https://www.quantumworldit.com

Ava...@quantumworldit.com || +1 (805) 225-4154

LinkedIn- http://linkedin.com/in/avanish-pandey-83897493/