Senior Security Engineer

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation • Madison, WI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Security Engineer at Fairway Home Mortgage, you will serve as the technical architect of our threat detection and response ecosystem. This role involves leading detection engineering, defining the Microsoft Defender strategy, and maturing the cloud security posture. It is a high-visibility, on-site role in Madison, WI headquarters, offering the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and drive the technical evolution of the security program. Fairway Home Mortgage, founded in 1996, is a nationwide leader in the mortgage industry committed to exceptional customer service and personalized loan solutions. The company's culture promotes innovation, growth, and collaboration, offering exciting career paths and professional development.

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees