Senior Cyber Security Analyst
Location: Remote
Job Type: 6-month contract
Our client is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on security professional who enjoys strengthening enterprise security operations and driving cybersecurity initiatives within a Microsoft-focused environment.
Responsibilities
Perform proactive threat hunting, threat detection, and security monitoring activities
Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts
Leverage Microsoft security technologies to identify and mitigate security risks
Support and optimize MS Defender Services
Drive remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, security findings, and operational backlog items
Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to improve overall security posture
Partner with third-party security providers to enhance incident response and security operations
Develop recommendations to improve security controls, monitoring capabilities, and cybersecurity maturity
Participate in an on-call rotation supporting security operations
Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders
Qualifications
3-5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, or Security Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies
Experience investigating security incidents and driving remediation efforts
Deep understanding of security operations and threat detection best practices
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Ideal Candidate
Self-starter who thrives in a highly autonomous environment
Passionate about cybersecurity and continuous learning
Curious, proactive, and committed to staying ahead of emerging threats
Invests in technical growth through certifications, labs, research, and hands-on experience
Comfortable managing projects and driving outcomes with minimal oversight