Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst

Robert Half is seeking a Cybersecurity Incident Response Analyst to join their close-knit security team. This role will focus on Level 2 and Level 3 ticket triage, incident investigation, and troubleshooting security incidents through resolution across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments. Apply today!, * Handle Level 2 and Level 3 security ticket triage, investigating issues and seeing incidents through to resolution.

• Investigate and troubleshoot security incidents using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Use Kusto Query Language (KQL) to query and investigate security events and data.
• Leverage PowerShell to run queries and support investigation and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform investigation work within Microsoft Purview, including reviewing audit logs.
• Investigate endpoint security issues across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot and support incident response activities from initial investigation through resolution.
• Work with third-party vendors as needed to troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues.
• Communicate directly with employees at all levels, including executives and business partners, to understand reported issues, explain security concerns, and ask questions to challenge or clarify what they are seeing.

• 3-5 years of cybersecurity or incident response experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience writing and running KQL queries.
• Experience using PowerShell for querying or security investigations.
• Experience investigating Microsoft Purview audit logs.
• Experience supporting endpoint security across Windows, Mac, and Linux.
• Ability to troubleshoot security incidents and follow them through resolution.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to communicate directly with executives and business partners.
• Quick learner with the ability to work effectively in a close-knit, collaborative team environment., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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