Security Analyst, Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Swiftly respond to incidents by assessing, isolating, and mitigating security threats.

• Make essential security decisions during high-risk situations.

• Collaborate effectively with IT, security teams, and leadership to ensure a unified response.

• Demonstrate adaptability to emerging threats and continuously refine security strategies.

• Provide clear documentation and reporting by delivering succinct security reports and actionable insights.

• Conduct incident investigations and threat hunting by analyzing security alerts, performing advanced hunting, and escalating high-risk incidents.

• Tune security policies by adjusting detection rules, refining access controls, and optimizing security settings.

• Analyze data and identify trends through reviewing logs, pinpointing security trends, and compiling findings into actionable reports.

• Communicate technical findings effectively by documenting and presenting insights to security teams, IT personnel, and executive leadership.

• Automation and scripting familiarity (preferred): Knowledge of PowerShell, KQL, or Python for security automation and custom detections (preferred but not mandatory).

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, or security engineering.

• Profound understanding of Microsoft Defender XDR, covering malware detection, threat hunting, and automated responses.

• Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access Policies, MFA, and privilege escalation monitoring.

• Familiarity with Varonis for monitoring file access, detecting data exfiltration, and responding to insider threats.

• Knowledge of Google Admin Console for investigating phishing emails, blocking domains, and scanning attachments.

• Understanding of security log analysis, SIEM investigations, and best practices for security reporting.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

• Flexible working hours and potential for remote work options.