Job ID: JOB_ID_759
Role Overview: Microsoft Sentinel & Defender XDR Consultant
As we move into 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity has evolved into a complex web of integrated platforms and automated response systems. We are seeking a highly skilled Microsoft Sentinel & Defender XDR Consultant to join our team in Dallas, TX, in a hybrid capacity. This role is critical for organizations looking to fortify their security posture by leveraging the full power of the Microsoft security stack. You will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of a test environment that mirrors production, ensuring that every security control and detection logic is validated before deployment.
Key Responsibilities and Technical Scope
- Environment Design: Architect and implement a robust test environment for Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR, adhering strictly to Microsoft best practices and industry compliance standards.
- Log Ingestion & Pipeline Management: Manage complex log ingestion streams from diverse sources including Windows, Linux, and on-premises servers. You will be the primary architect for data flow, ensuring high fidelity and low latency.
- Advanced Data Routing: Configure and optimize data forwarding to CRIBL, Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX). This requires a deep understanding of Kusto Query Language (KQL) and data transformation techniques.
- Infrastructure Security: Design and configure the underlying infrastructure, including networking, firewall rules, and security connectors, to ensure a secure and reliable data ingestion path.
- Custom Connector Development: Create and test custom data connectors to bring in non-standard telemetry, validating the accuracy and completeness of the data for security monitoring.
- Identity and Access Management: Define and implement granular user roles, permissions, and security configurations within the Azure environment to maintain the principle of least privilege.
- Performance Validation: Develop and execute rigorous test scenarios to validate the performance, resilience, and monitoring capabilities of the security environment under various load conditions.
- Documentation and Training: Produce high-quality technical documentation, troubleshooting guides, and conduct knowledge transfer sessions for the operational security teams.
Required Qualifications
- Extensive hands-on experience with the Microsoft Security ecosystem, specifically Sentinel and Defender XDR.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale log ingestion pipelines and data connectors.
- Technical proficiency with CRIBL, Sentinel Data Lake, and Azure Data Explorer (ADX).
- Strong understanding of security architecture, cloud compliance, and operational best practices in a hybrid environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable security strategies.
Special Requirements
Hybrid work model; requires deep expertise in Microsoft security stack; domain restriction: Cybersecurity.
Compensation & Location
Salary: $145,000 – $195,000 per year (Estimated)
Location: Dallas, TX
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Recruiter / Employer: Kodeva Inc
Email: nagaraju.tiruttani@kodeva.com
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