Security Analyst

VIQU IT; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a proactive Security Analyst for a 3-month contract. You will monitor and respond to security alerts in Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and collaborate with IT teams to enhance security incident processes. Strong experience with Microsoft security tools and incident response is essential. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to positively impact security operations.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to GBP1,000

Confidential application process

Qualifications

• Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts.
• Proven track record in security monitoring and incident response.
• Understanding of threat detection and automation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts.
• Perform detailed security event analysis.
• Develop and optimize SOAR playbooks.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender suite

Security monitoring

Incident response

Alert troubleshooting

SOAR platforms

Threat detection

Log analysis

Tools

Tenable

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Security Analyst 3–month contract

My Customer is looking for a proactive Security Analyst to join their team and take ownership of monitoring, triaging, and responding to security alerts across their Microsoft security ecosystem.

Strong experience troubleshooting and responding to alerts would be the main focus of the role. Strong expertise with Microsoft Defender and Sentinel is needed.

Key Skills & Experience from the Security Analyst:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Microsoft Defender suite (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.).
• Proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar).
• Understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft s security ecosystem.
• Experience with Tenable is beneficial
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview would be beneficial

Key Responsibilities of the Security Analyst:

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender.
• Perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents where necessary.
• Develop and optimise SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency.
• Collaborate with wider IT and security teams to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence about the Security Analyst role. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website.

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