Security Analyst

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Security technologies.
• Perform real-time analysis of security alerts, identify threats, and implement appropriate mitigations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements to security controls and processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support incident response and remediation activities.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends to enhance the effectiveness of SOC operations.
• Create and maintain SOC documentation, including runbooks, incident reports, and workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC, including tuning detection rules and optimizing tools.

We are looking for a talented SOC Analyst to join our client’s Team to play a crucial role in detecting, analysing, and responding to security threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure, we’d love to hear from you., * Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or similar role, preferably within a Microsoft-focused environment.

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Azure Security features.
• Familiarity with threat detection, hunting, and analysis in cloud environments.
• Understanding of common attack frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and incident response methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively report findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, Azure Security Engineer, or similar) are highly desirable.