SIEM Architect

SIEM Architect

Required Technical Skill Set**

Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Architect with strong expertise in Azure security technologies.

Desired Experience Range**

10-15 YRS

Location of Requirement

Chennai

Desired Competencies (Technical/Behavioral Competency)

Must-Have

We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Sentinel SIEM Architect with strong expertise in Azure security technologies, AI-driven security (Azure OpenAI), and Microsoft Security Copilot. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and optimize modern cloud-native SIEM/SOAR solutions, while leveraging AI and automation to enhance threat detection, response, and SOC efficiency.

Good-to-Have

• Use Azure OpenAI for threat analysis, summarization, KQL/playbook generation
• Leverage Security Copilot for investigation and response
• Build AI workflows using prompt engineering & automation

Responsibility of / Expectations from the Role

1

Design and implement end-to-end Sentinel architectures. Define ingestion, normalization (ASIM), and retention strategies. Architect multi-region & multi-tenant solutions.

2

Develop HLD & LLD documentation, Integrate Azure, M365, Defender, on-prem (Syslog/CEF), AWS, GCP.

3

Configure AMA, Event Hub, APIs, Logic Apps, Implement log filtering, transformation, enrichment.

4

Develop HLD & LLD documentation, Integrate Azure, M365, Defender, on-prem (Syslog/CEF), AWS, GCP

5

Custom Connector , Application log Source onboarding, Develop KQL-based analytics rules, Implement Fusion (ML) and NRT detections, Map to MITRE ATT&CK, Tune alerts and reduce false positives.

6

Build Logic Apps playbooks, Automate triage, containment (IP/user actions), ticketing integration, Define automation lifecycle rules.

7

Design L1/L2/L3 SOC workflows, Define severity, escalation, classification, Support threat hunting & incident response.

8

Implement RBAC, PIM, Ensure ISO 27001, NIST, CIS compliance, Align logging with regulatory requirements.

9

Optimize ingestion filtering, Manage retention (hot/archive), Monitor cost & performance efficiency.

10

Preferred Certifications

• SC-100 – Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
• SC-200 – Security Operations Analyst
• AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer
• Azure AI / OpenAI certifications (preferred)

11

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Enterprise-scale architecture design
• AI-driven SOC transformation expertise
• Stakeholder & SOC communication skills