Build advanced threat detections with Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, and Defender XDR across PSP Investments' global security environment in Montréal. Support production security operations alongside specialized teams.
As Senior Developer, Threat Defense and Detection Engineering, you will turn intelligence, hunting, incident response, and testing recommendations into prioritized use cases. You will engineer detections, preventive controls, and automations across Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, CrowdStrike Falcon, and Azure DevOps. The role supports threat defense services within PSP Investments' Security Operations Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design scalable KQL detections for Sentinel and Defender XDR
- Implement controls, rules, and signatures in security tools
- Assess telemetry coverage and tune required log sources
- Release detections as code through Azure DevOps
- Support production detections, incidents, and containment controls
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical experience
- At least five years of hands-on cybersecurity experience
- Advanced Kusto Query Language design and optimization skills
- Enterprise Microsoft Sentinel experience with analytics and automation
- Python, PowerShell, Git, code review, and CI/CD practice
Apply advanced KQL, Sentinel, and detection engineering expertise to strengthen threat defense at PSP Investments.
Senior Detection Engineer Microsoft Sentinel in Montréal employer: investpsp
At PSP Investments, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the investment management sector, particularly with our focus on sustainable growth through the Canada Growth Fund. Our Calgary office fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional development and engagement in impactful projects that contribute to Canada's clean economy. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee growth, we empower our team to excel in their careers while making a meaningful difference in the world.
