Senior Security Consultant
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Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Senior Security Consultant - XDR
Location: Taguig City Metro Manila 2 days per week onsite
Role Purpose
Love the buzz of turning noisy security data into sharp automated defence At NCC Groupyoullhelp well-known brands get the most from Microsofts security stack designing Sentinel-led detection and response wiring up smart SOAR playbooks and shaping XDR strategy thatactually -on high-impact work with a team that backs experimentation knowledge-sharing and doing things properly.
Summary
Whatyoulldo:
- Build & tune Microsoft Sentinel:data connectors normalisation analytics rules UEBA watchlistsworkbooksand cost-savvy ingestion strategies.
- Orchestrate &automate:create pragmatic SOAR playbooks (Logic Apps/Power Automate) that slash MTTR and remove toil.
- XDR in the real world:deploy and optimise Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoints identityemailand cloud; align detections to MITRE ATT&CK and real threats.
- Hunt & respond:KQL-led threat hunting incident triage guidance detection content packs purple-team style improvements.
- Secure the data:advise on Purview information protection & DLP from policy design to pilot and rollout.
- Make it land:roadmaps runbooks andregularstakeholder updatestranslating deep technical detail into business-ready outcomes.
- Coach & mentor:guide junior consultants; share patterns reusable content and lessons learned.
- Shape opportunities:support presales scoping proposals and estimation for consulting and implementation work.
What we are looking for in you
- Proven experience delivering Microsoft security projects:Sentinel(must-have)Defender XDRSOAR(Logic Apps) andPurview/DLP.
- Comfortable withKQLand scripting (PowerShell); version control withGit.
- A knack forcost optimisation(ingestion retention table choices Basic vs Analytics).
- Solid consultingskillsworkshops architecture reviews stakeholdermanagementand great written reports.
- Familiarity with control frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST CSF/800-53 PCI DSS GDPR) and how toevidencethem in Microsoft cloud.
Nice-to-haves (not show-stoppers)
Azure Resource Manager/Bicep orIaCpipelines; Entra ID/Conditional Access; Defender for Cloud; Intune; MITRE mapping; incident response exposure; certifications such asSC-200/SC-100CISSP/CISMISO 27001 LA/LIPCI QSA.
Ways of working
- Focusing on Clients and Customers.
- Working as One NCC.
- Always Learning.
- Being Inclusive and Respectful.
- Delivering Brilliantly.
Our company
At NCC Group our mission is to create a more secure digital future. That mission underpins everything we do from our work with our incredible clients to groundbreaking research shaping our industry. Our teams partner with clients across a multitude of industries delving into securing new products and emerging technologies as well as solving complex security problems. As global leaders in cyber and escrow NCC Group is a people-powered business seeking the next group of brilliant minds to join our ranks.
Our colleagues are our greatest asset and NCC Group is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters creativity collaboration authenticity and accountability. We want colleagues to put down roots at NCC Group and we offer a comprehensive benefits package as well as opportunities for learning and development and career growth. We believe our people are at their brilliant best when they feel bolstered in all aspects of their well-being and we offer wellness programs and flexible working arrangements to provide that vital support.
Come join us
What do we offer in return
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
- Transportation and rice allowances
- Night differential overtime pay and holiday pay
- 13thmonth pay and performancebased bonus plan
- Day1 HMO healthcare coverage for you and dependents
- Outpatient medicine reimbursement
- Group life insurance accidental death & disability cover
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 confidential counselling
- Generous vacation and sick leave available from Day 1
- Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like gettingmarried/civil ceremony becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
- Company share plan & Sharesave scheme allowing discounted share purchase through monthly savings
So whats next
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then we would love to hear from you! Click on apply to this job to send us your CV and cover letter and the relevant member of our global talent team will be in touch with you. Alternatively send your details to .
About your application
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what were looking for. If you dont hear back from us within 10 days please dont be too disappointed we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.
If you do not want us to retain your details please email . All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy ( ()). We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to screening as a mandatory requirement.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
