Azure Security Analyst Jobs

Job Title: Azure Security Analyst (100% Remote)

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 based on experience

Reports to: Technical Services Manager

Preferred Location: Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Overview

Our organization is seeking a passionate and team-oriented Microsoft Security Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day operations for our Security Operations Center (SOC), focusing heavily on Microsoft Sentinel, and collaborating closely with our Microsoft Engineers and Administrators. This position is fully remote and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to security incidents within Microsoft environments.
• Developing, refining, and implementing playbooks for incident response.
• Conducting threat hunting activities within Microsoft Sentinel.
• Tuning incidents and threats for more effective detection and response.
• Implementing security automation within Microsoft environments.
• Working closely with Microsoft Engineers and Administrators to ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained.
• Providing support to other team members as needed.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and Azure Active Directory.
• A strong understanding of threat hunting concepts and techniques.
• Experience with Azure Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience in vulnerability management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with other Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Experience with incident tuning to optimize detection and response efforts.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like PowerShell or Python for creating custom scripts for automation and/or threat detection.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting and contribute to a positive work environment.
• Understanding of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation strategies.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and attacks, such as malware, phishing, DDoS attacks, etc.
• Familiarity with Threat Intelligence Platforms.
• Experience in incident response – coordinating with teams, carrying out containment, eradication, and recovery activities.

Preferred Skills

Experience with ZScaler is a plus but not a requirement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in Microsoft Security, with a strong focus on Microsoft Sentinel.
• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification required, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification preferred.

Why Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and more. Join a team that values passion, teamwork, and the dedication to securing and improving our Microsoft environment.