Defender XDR Training Specialist for SOC Ops

Sanderson Recruitment Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking an experienced Defender XDR Trainer to design and deliver practical training for our internal security team in London. The role focuses on equipping the team to manage day-to-day alerts, investigate incidents, and make informed operational decisions.

The trainer will translate complex Defender XDR concepts into clear operational guidance, facilitate discussions, and share best-practice approaches for handling alerts and incidents.

Qualifications

• Strong hands on experience with Defender XDR.
• Experience in Security Operations, Incident Response or Detection & Response environments.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to operational teams.
• Confidence delivering training and facilitating discussions.
• Commercial and practical understanding of security operations best practice.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver practical Defender XDR training for the internal security team.
• Transfer knowledge to operational staff.
• Help the team manage day-to-day alerts and investigate incidents.
• Explain Defender portals and day-to-day operations.

Skills

Security Operations

Incident Response

Training & Facilitation

Clear Communication

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Job description

Sanderson Recruitment Plc is seeking an experienced Defender XDR Trainer to design and deliver practical training for our internal security team in London. The role focuses on equipping the team to manage day-to-day alerts, investigate incidents, and make informed operational decisions.

The trainer will translate complex Defender XDR concepts into clear operational guidance, facilitate discussions, and share best-practice approaches for handling alerts and incidents.