Senior Security Engineer

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About this opportunity
At WSP, we are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our Global Security Engineering and Operations team. This is a highly technical role for an experienced cybersecurity professional who will lead and support critical security initiatives across the organization, with a strong focus on Microsoft Cloud Security.
The role involves designing, implementing, operating, and continuously improving security platforms and tools, particularly SIEM and SOAR capabilities, including automation for the Security Operations Center (SOC). An important aspect of this position is contributing to the development of technical capability and security maturity across the team.

Overall accountability
Reporting to the Director, Security Engineering and Operations, this role is an individual contributor position with significant technical ownership and influence.
Working as part of a globally distributed team, the Senior Security Engineer collaborates closely with SOC teams, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and resilient security solutions. The successful candidate will bring a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset, combining deep technical expertise with the ability to coach, guide, and elevate the overall security posture of the organization.

Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Operations

•    Design, implement, and manage enterprise-grade security solutions with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies, including (but not limited to) Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, Entra, and Active Directory.

•    Lead and improve the maturity of existing security platforms and configurations across a hybrid enterprise environment, including endpoints and servers.

•    Develop, fine-tune, and maintain SIEM detection rules and SOAR automation to reduce manual effort and improve incident response capabilities.

•    Actively monitor emerging cyber threats, including zero-day vulnerabilities and advanced persistent threats (APTs), and support mitigation and remediation efforts.

•    Provide Tier-3 support for complex security incidents, troubleshooting issues and coordinating resolution with global teams.
Automation, Integration & Reporting

•    Develop playbooks, automations, and scripts to enhance SOC efficiency and system health monitoring.

•    Lead and support integrations between security platforms and enterprise systems (e.g., ticketing systems such as ServiceNow).

•    Extract and analyze security data, delivering clear and actionable reporting to stakeholders; experience with Power BI is an advantage.

•    Support knowledge sharing and documentation, enabling Service Desk and operational support teams to resolve security-related issues effectively.
Collaboration & Knowledge Development

•    Coach and mentor team members, contributing to the continuous development of technical security capabilities.

•    Work collaboratively with IT, SOC, and business stakeholders, bringing a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

•    Monitor and respond to feedback from internal customers, continuously improving user experience and security outcomes.

Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

•    7+ years of experience in information technology roles, with strong specialization in cybersecurity and security engineering.

•    Deep technical expertise in Microsoft security platforms and SIEM/EDR solutions; experience with additional security vendors (e.g., CyberArk, Akeyless) is an advantage.

•    Strong understanding of the broader security landscape, including Threat and Vulnerability Management.

•    Proven ability to plan, architect, and deliver complex security solutions with a high level of precision and quality.

•    Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem solving.

•    Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.

•    Fluency in English.

What we offer you

•    The opportunity to work in a global, highly technical security environment with enterprise-scale platforms.

•    Exposure to diverse technologies, security domains, and global stakeholders.

•    A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on continuous learning and technical excellence.

•    Opportunities for professional growth, knowledge sharing, and innovation within a global organization.

•    On-the-job training, mentoring, and the chance to contribute to strategic security initiatives that impact the entire business.

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