Senior Security Engineer

Department: Information Technology Position Type: Full-Time Employee Location: Remote Philippines Reports To: Director of Information Technology Position Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our remote team from the Philippines. This role sits at the core of our security operations and compliance posture while owning our Microsoft 365 security stack, driving threat detection through Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel, and serving as our primary technical resource for SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. This is a senior individual contributor role. You will be trusted to operate independently, make sound security decisions, and work cross-functionally with IT, engineering, and leadership to implement and maintain security controls across the company’s toolset. What You’ll Do Own the Microsoft Security Stack Manage and optimize Microsoft 365 Defender, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and Defender for Office 365 Administer and tune Microsoft Sentinel - build and maintain KQL detection rules, analytics rules, workbooks, and playbooks Monitor the Microsoft Secure Score, prioritize improvement actions, and drive remediation across the tenant Configure and maintain Conditional Access policies, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) security settings, and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) Manage Microsoft Purview compliance features including DLP, sensitivity labels, and information protection policies Security Operations & Threat Response Monitor and respond to security alerts, incidents, and investigations across Defender XDR and Sentinel Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, automation workflows (Logic Apps / SOAR), and escalation procedures Perform threat hunting using KQL and identify gaps in detection coverage Conduct vulnerability assessments and lead remediation efforts in coordination with IT and engineering teams Evaluate and respond to identity-based threats, phishing campaigns, and anomalous behavior patterns SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance Serve as a technical resource for SOC 2 Type 2 audit preparation and execution Design, implement, and document security controls that satisfy Trust Service Criteria (TSC) requirements across the company’s toolset Maintain evidence collection for audit deliverables - access reviews, logging configurations, policy enforcement, and change management records Identify control gaps and drive remediation efforts prior to and during audit windows Partner with external auditors, providing technical walkthroughs and supporting evidence requests Keep control documentation current as tooling, processes, and the environment change Cross-Functional Security Enablement Implement and enforce security controls across the company’s broader toolset - SaaS platforms, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint environment Advise and support IT on secure configuration for onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning workflows Partner with engineering teams on secure development practices, secrets management, and cloud security posture Produce clear, concise reporting on security posture, incident trends, and audit readiness for IT leadership Stay current on the Microsoft security roadmap, threat landscape, and emerging attack techniques relevant to the company’s environment What We’re Looking For Experience 5+ years of hands-on experience in a security engineering or security operations role 3+ years of deep, practical experience with the Microsoft 365 security suite (Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, Purview) Demonstrated experience supporting or leading a SOC 2 Type 2 audit - from control design through evidence delivery Proficiency in KQL (Kusto Query Language) for building detection rules, hunting queries, and dashboards in Sentinel Experience with Azure cloud security, including Azure Security Center / Defender for Cloud, RBAC, and policy management Hands-on experience with SOAR/automation - Logic Apps, Sentinel playbooks, or equivalent Certifications (Preferred) Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Skills & Attributes Strong English communication skills - written and verbal - for working cross-functionally with a US-based team Comfortable working independently in a remote environment with minimal supervision Detail-oriented approach to documentation, evidence collection, and control ownership Ability to translate technical security findings into clear, business-relevant language for leadership Collaborative mindset - willing to mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the IT team Nice to Have CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ certification Experience with Microsoft Defender for Cloud (multi-cloud security posture management) Familiarity with Microsoft Intune / endpoint management from a security hardening perspective Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python for security automation tasks Experience working w