- Are you comfortable with the Noida Location This is not a remote or WFH position. Humble request, please do not apply if you are looking for remote or WFH position.
- Are you an immediate joiner No candidate will be entertained above a 30-day notice period
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: SOC Team Lead / Head of Managed Services / Head of Cybersecurity
Job Overview
We are looking for a SOC Onboarding & Security Enablement Consultant to onboard new customers into our Managed Security Services (MSSP) environment. The role focuses on implementing Microsoft security technologies, enabling security monitoring, and preparing customer environments for SOC operations.
The consultant will work closely with customers to deploy Microsoft security solutions, configure baseline security controls, integrate log sources, and ensure environments are ready for monitoring, incident response, and ongoing SOC services.
Key ResponsibilitiesSOC Onboarding & Implementation
- Lead onboarding of customers into Microsoft security platforms including:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender XDR suite
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft 365 security workloads
- Implement baseline security policies, telemetry onboarding, and monitoring readiness.
- Assess customer environments and identify onboarding requirements and dependencies.
Microsoft Sentinel & Log Integration
- Design and configure Microsoft Sentinel onboarding.
- Integrate log sources using:
- Data connectors
- Syslog / CEF
- Azure Monitor Agent (AMA)
- Data Collection Rules (DCR)
- Validate telemetry ingestion and monitoring readiness.
Customer Security Consulting
- Conduct discovery sessions and technical workshops with customers.
- Guide customers on:
- Zero Trust security model
- Microsoft security architecture
- Security baseline implementation.
SOC Operational Handover
- Create onboarding documentation and runbooks.
- Document architecture, log sources, escalation paths, and operational requirements.
- Conduct knowledge transfer to SOC teams for operational monitoring.
Governance & Collaboration
- Ensure onboarding aligns with MSSP governance and SOC operational standards.
- Collaborate with SOC analysts, detection engineers, automation teams, and service delivery teams.
Required Skills & QualificationsEducation
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Certifications
Required
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
Preferred
- Microsoft Sentinel / Defender / Azure Security certifications.
Technical Skills
Strong hands-on experience with:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint / Cloud / Identity
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft 365 security services
Knowledge of:
- KQL
- PowerShell
- Microsoft Graph API
- Logic Apps
- JIRA ITSM integration
- Azure Lighthouse / multi-tenant environments
Soft Skills
- Strong consulting and communication skills
- Ability to lead technical workshops
- Excellent documentation and presentation abilities
- Ability to manage multiple onboarding projects
Experience
- 5+ years in cybersecurity, cloud security, or security engineering.
- 3+ years in customer onboarding, consulting, or implementation roles.
- Experience implementing Microsoft security solutions in enterprise environments.
- MSSP or security consulting experience preferred
