Job Description
As the Security Engineer, you will be the frontline defender of our digital ecosystem, leveraging advanced tools like Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel to detect, investigate, and neutralize threats. This is a highly collaborative, on-site position where you will partner with Infrastructure and Cloud teams to harden our defenses and ensure a resilient security posture.
Core Responsibilities:
- Threat Detection & Response: Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint; perform alert triage, deep-dive investigations, and decisive response actions.
- SIEM Management: Monitor and manage security events within Microsoft Sentinel, escalating incidents and refining detection logic to reduce noise.
- Incident Lifecycle: Lead containment and eradication efforts during security events; assist in developing technical runbooks and incident response procedures.
- Vulnerability & Hardening: Execute enterprise-wide vulnerability scans and coordinate remediation with technical teams. Validate secure configuration baselines for servers, endpoints, and cloud resources.
- Identity & Access: Support the maintenance of Conditional Access and device compliance policies to ensure a Zero Trust environment.
- Audit & Compliance: Partner with internal stakeholders to provide technical evidence for regulatory audits and cybersecurity assessments.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations (SOC), or Security Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender (EDR) and a major SIEM platform (Sentinel, Splunk, or QRadar).
- Proficiency in KQL, PowerShell, or Python for scripting and automation of security tasks.
- Familiarity with Azure or other major cloud platforms and a strong understanding of vulnerability management lifecycles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
- Certifications: At least one relevant industry certification (e.g., SC-200, Security+, CySA+, or GCIH).
This position is based exclusively out of our Madison, WI headquarters.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of dedicated experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations (SOC), or Security Engineering.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender (EDR) and a major SIEM platform (Sentinel, Splunk, or QRadar).
- Proficiency in KQL, PowerShell, or Python for scripting and automation of security tasks.
- Familiarity with Azure or other major cloud platforms and a strong understanding of vulnerability management lifecycles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related technical field.
- At least one relevant industry certification (e.g., SC-200, Security+, CySA+, or GCIH).
What We Do
Founded in April 1996, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation employs over 10,000+ employees in over 345+ branches nationwide. At Fairway, customer service is a way of life. Not only are we dedicated to finding the best rates for our customers, we also offer some of the fastest turn times in the industry. Our goal is to act as a trusted advisor, providing highly personalized service and guiding customers through every step of the loan process. It’s all designed to exceed your expectations, guarantee your satisfaction, and earn your trust.
