Senior Microsoft Sentinel Architect

Job Title: Senior Microsoft Sentinel ArchitectLocation: Boston, MA (5 Days Onsite)Employment Type: ContractWork Authorization: US Citizens OnlyJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Sentinel Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale SIEM/SOAR solutions for a client engagement in the Boston area. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Azure cloud security architecture, SOC operations, and threat detection engineering.This role requires strong hands-on experience in building scalable security monitoring solutions, integrating security platforms, and driving incident response and automation initiatives in enterprise environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement scalable security architectures using Microsoft SentinelDevelop and optimize SIEM/SOAR use cases, analytics rules, playbooks, and threat detection strategiesIntegrate Microsoft Sentinel with Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender, and third-party security platformsLead security monitoring, incident response, and centralized log management initiativesCollaborate with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to strengthen enterprise security postureProvide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and security best practicesPerform threat hunting and improve detection engineering capabilitiesCreate and maintain security dashboards, reports, and monitoring workflowsRequired SkillsStrong architecture and implementation experience with Microsoft SentinelExpertise in Azure security services and cloud-native security architectureHands-on experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language), Log Analytics, and automation workflowsStrong understanding of SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident responseExperience integrating SIEM solutions with enterprise applications and security platformsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience with Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft 365 SecurityFamiliarity with SOAR automation and security orchestration frameworksRelevant Microsoft Security or Azure certifications preferredExperience Required10+ years of overall IT/Security experience5+ years of SIEM/SOAR architecture and implementation experienceStrong enterprise-level cloud security experience in Azure environmentsAdditional InformationOnsite role 5 days/week in Boston, MAUS Citizens Only