Threat Protection Security Engineer – Microsoft E5 Security Stack

Job Description

Role Title :

Threat Protection Security Engineer – Microsoft E5 Security Stack

Location : Chennai

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Threat Protection Security Engineer

to join our

Security Consulting Practice

focused on helping clients strengthen their cybersecurity posture using the

Microsoft E5 Security Suite .

This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with enterprise clients across industries, designing and implementing

cutting-edge Microsoft security solutions

that address complex security challenges in identity, endpoint, email, and cloud environments.

As a Security Engineer in this consulting capacity, you will play a key role in

advising, deploying, and optimizing

Microsoft’s advanced threat protection technologies, contributing to

threat detection, response, and security modernization initiatives .

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Solution Delivery

Collaborate with client security teams to assess requirements, design solutions, and guide adoption of the Microsoft E5 Security suite.

Conduct workshops, envisioning sessions, and demonstrations to showcase the value of Defender XDR and Sentinel-driven unified SecOps.

Technology Deployment & Operations

Deploy, configure, and manage the following Microsoft E5 security solutions :

Entra ID & Entra ID Protection

– identity security, conditional access

Microsoft Defender XDR

– centralized threat protection and incident response

Microsoft Defender for Office 365

– email protection (anti-phishing, malware, safe links / attachments)

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)

– endpoint detection, response, and vulnerability management

Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps (MCAS)

– cloud app discovery, policies, and data protection

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

– server and CSPM protection for hybrid environments

Microsoft Defender for Identity

– on-premises identity protection

Microsoft Security Copilot

– AI-driven threat investigation, response acceleration, and reporting

Operational Excellence

Optimize configurations to enhance detection, incident triage, and automated remediation.

Provide technical expertise to reduce response times and improve security posture across client environments.

Create operational playbooks, standard operating procedures, and knowledge transfer guides for client SOC teams.

Reporting & Documentation

Prepare technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and engagement reports for clients.

Share insights, metrics, and best practices for continuous improvement of security operations.

Required Skills & Experience

5–8 years of

hands-on experience

in deploying and managing

Microsoft Security technologies , especially

Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Entra ID , and

Sentinel .

Strong understanding of

Azure and Microsoft 365 security controls

including endpoint, identity, and email security.

Familiarity with

SIEM / SOAR (Microsoft Sentinel)

for threat detection and incident response.

Exposure to

cloud security, identity governance, and incident response workflows .

Knowledge of

compliance frameworks

such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA is advantageous.

Strong

communication, consulting, and documentation

skills to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Experience with

Microsoft Purview

(compliance, DLP, eDiscovery) and advanced

Data Security & Governance

solutions.

Hands-on exposure to

Defender for Identity

and

Microsoft Security Copilot

for AI-driven security operations.

Prior experience delivering

Threat Protection Envisioning Workshops

or similar client consulting engagements.

Relevant certifications such as

Microsoft SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500 , or equivalent.

Why Join Us

Consulting Exposure :

Work directly with enterprise customers, shaping their security strategy and implementation journey.

Cutting-edge Technology :

Gain hands-on expertise with the

latest Microsoft E5 security technologies , including

AI-driven security (Security Copilot) .

Professional Growth :

Engage in complex multi-domain security projects, enhance your consulting skills, and work with a team of industry experts.

Impactful Work : Help organizations

strengthen their defense against evolving cyber threats

while ensuring compliance and operational resilience.