Security Engineer

Role Overview

The Security Engineer is a hands-on technical leader focused on designing, implementing, and operating enterprise-grade security solutions, with strong expertise in the Microsoft security ecosystem (Defender Suite, Sentinel, Purview, Entra ID). While cloud skills (Azure, Microsoft 365, VMware, hybrid) are valuable, they serve to enable secure architectures and operations.

This role spans project delivery and managed services, helping customers uplift SOC maturity, strengthen compliance, and build resilient security operations.

About us

Oreta is a multi-award-winning Australian technology and cybersecurity organisation, renowned for delivering transformative cloud and infrastructure solutions. Recognized by industry leaders such as ARN, CRN, and Telstra, Oreta has consistently demonstrated its commitment to innovation and excellence.

As a Microsoft Gold Partner in Cloud Platform, Oreta has showcased deep expertise in deploying advanced cloud solutions, particularly leveraging Microsoft Azure. This prestigious status reflects the company's rigorous technical proficiency and its dedication to helping clients modernize their infrastructure efficiently.

Further cementing its position in the industry, Oreta was honored with the Breakthrough Partner of the Year award at the Ingram Micro ONE Innovation Summit. This accolade recognized Oreta's holistic solutions, including security bundles based on Microsoft Sentinel, Copilot Assessments, and initiatives driving Azure growth through infrastructure migration and AI adoption.

With a proven track record of optimizing costs, streamlining operations, and enhancing network performance, Oreta stands out as a go-to partner for businesses aiming to embrace secure and modern digital ecosystems.

With a track record of delivering over 150 cloud projects and managing more than 1,400 network sites, Oreta continues to drive business transformation through agility, innovation, and enhanced user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy and configure Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps).
• Implement and tune Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR: log sources, analytics rules, playbooks.
• Configure Microsoft Purview for DLP, insider risk, information governance, and compliance reporting.
• Threat modelling, vulnerability remediation, attack surface reduction, and security hardening.
• Align customer environments to Zero Trust and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST).

• Provide support for incidents across identity, endpoint, and cloud security including, threat hunting, investigation, and incident response.
• Conduct proactive security health checks and ensure patch/vulnerability compliance.
• Maintain security documentation, runbooks, and incident response playbooks.

• Apply security architecture and controls to Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid workloads.
• Configure Intune for endpoint compliance and secure device lifecycle management.

• Contribute to Oreta's security playbooks, frameworks, and managed service enhancements.
• Participate in customer workshops and advisory sessions, translating risks into solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years' experience in security engineering/operations (with Microsoft stack focus).

• Hands-on expertise in:

• Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)

• Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Identity, O365, Cloud Apps)
• Microsoft Purview (DLP, compliance, insider risk)
• Entra ID (MFA, Conditional Access, Identity Governance, PIM)
• Strong understanding of threat detection, incident response, and SOC workflows.
• Familiarity with Azure/M365 cloud security controls (landing zones, governance, monitoring).
• Experience with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF).
• Preferred certifications: SC-200, SC-300, AZ-500 (core); additional Azure/AWS security certs a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with customer-facing experience in delivery and operations.

What we offer

Oreta takes pride in going further in delighting our customers and looking after our people who enable our business to succeed.  A key to our success is the ability to hire, nurture, develop and retain great talent. Surrounded by the best in the business, you will be challenged and supported as you develop and become a key contributor to the team. You will be provided with, Competitive salary, Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. A dynamic and collaborative work environment.