Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (m/f/d)

Role OverviewSenior Cybersecurity Engineer with deep expertise in modern, cloud-first enterprise security environments and exceptional interpersonal skills. This role requires a technically strong security engineer who can communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with stakeholders at all levels, delivering a customer-service mindset to everything they do.The ideal candidate has 7+ years of enterprise cybersecurity experience, extensive hands-on knowledge of the Microsoft security ecosystem, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity across all domains, operating in complex, fast-paced environments.Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Engineering & OperationsDesign, implement, and continuously improve security controls across cloud and SaaS environments.Act as a senior technical escalation point for security incidents, investigations, and complex security issues.Partner with SOC and incident response providers to ensure effective detection, response, and remediation.Lead root-cause analysis and drive continuous improvement following security events.Deliver security solutions with a customer-first mindset, ensuring stakeholders feel supported, informed, and confident.Microsoft Security StackArchitect, deploy, and operate security solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including:Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, Identity ProtectionMicrosoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365Build, tune, and optimize Microsoft Sentinel SIEM, including:Data connectors and ingestionAnalytics rules, KQL queries, workbooks, and automationThreat hunting and detection engineeringEndpoint, Network & Cloud SecurityAdminister and optimize CrowdStrike Falcon for endpoint protection, EDR, and threat hunting.Implement and manage Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA) to support Zero Trust access and secure connectivity.Demonstrate a strong understanding of enterprise networking concepts and topology, including Cloud networking, Secure access architectures, and Traffic inspection and segmentation.Ensure security best practices are embedded across all cloud and SaaS platforms.Governance, Risk & Best PracticesApply and enforce security best practices across all cybersecurity domains, including Identity & Access Management; Cloud & SaaS Security; Endpoint Security; Network Security; Data Protection; Security Monitoring & Incident Response; Vulnerability & Risk Management.Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives.Contribute to security policies, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.Communication & Stakeholder EngagementCommunicate security risks, incidents, and recommendations clearly, professionally, and confidently to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Deliver exceptional customer service to internal teams, leadership, and partners.Build trusted relationships across IT, cloud, and business teams.Mentor junior team members and raise the overall security maturity of the organization.Required Qualifications7+ years of enterprise cybersecurity experienceStrong hands-on expertise in:Microsoft 365 security stackMicrosoft Sentinel SIEMCrowdStrike FalconZscaler (ZIA/ZPA)Solid understanding of enterprise networking topology and cloud networking conceptsBroad, practical knowledge across all major cybersecurity domainsProven experience in incident response and security investigationsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsOutstanding customer service mindset, with the ability to engage professionally under pressureCertificationsCISSP (preferred) or actively studying for CISSPAdditional certifications are a plus:Microsoft Security certificationsCCSP, Azure Security Engineer, GIAC, or equivalentNice to HaveExperience working with MSSPs, SOCs, and incident response retainersThreat hunting and detection engineering experienceAutomation or scripting skills (KQL, PowerShell, Python)Experience operating in high-growth, high-expectation enterprise environments#J-18808-Ljbffr