Senior Security Engineer

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will serve as the technical architect of our threat detection and response ecosystem. You aren't just managing alerts; you are leading detection engineering, defining our Microsoft Defender strategy, and maturing our cloud security posture. This is a high-visibility, on-site role in our Madison, WI headquarters, offering the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive the technical evolution of our security program.

Requirements

• 7+ years of dedicated experience in security engineering or advanced security operations (SOC).
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel (or comparable SIEM).
• Strong architectural understanding of Azure environments and IAM within hybrid-cloud infrastructures.
• Proficiency in KQL, PowerShell, or Python for building detection logic and automating security workflows.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable insights for both technical teams and executive leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
• Must hold at least one advanced certification (e.g., AZ-500, CISSP, CCSP, or GIAC).

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of advanced use cases, correlation rules, and alert optimization within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Architect and maintain the policy framework for Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, overseeing advanced investigation capabilities and response strategy.
• Coordinate the technical response to significant security events, performing deep-dive root cause analysis and implementing permanent control improvements.
• Hunt for sophisticated threats across endpoints, identity systems, and our hybrid-cloud environments.
• Define secure configuration standards for Azure and Microsoft 365. Participate in design reviews to identify risks early and recommend high-performance mitigation strategies.
• Lead the design of identity security controls, including Conditional Access, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and access governance.
• Define global logging standards to improve visibility across infrastructure, cloud, and identity systems.
• Serve as a technical escalation point and mentor for Security Engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level