Security Analyst

Intaso; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a talented Security Analyst to join the team in Warrington. In this role, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, utilizing Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Security technologies. You should have proven experience in a SOC Analyst role and a strong understanding of cloud security features. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on the latest cyber threats and incident response strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or similar role in a Microsoft-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Security.
• Familiarity with threat detection in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents using Microsoft technologies.
• Perform real-time analysis of security alerts.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

Defender for Identity

Azure Security features

Threat detection

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Security Operations Analyst)

Job description

Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Security Analyst

We are looking for a talented SOC Analyst to join our client's Team to play a crucial role in detecting, analysing, and responding to security threats. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure, we’d love to hear from you.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Intaso

Shift Pattern

(10am–6pm / 6pm–2am / 2am–10am)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and Azure Security technologies.
• Perform real-time analysis of security alerts, identify threats, and implement appropriate mitigations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements to security controls and processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to support incident response and remediation activities.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends to enhance the effectiveness of SOC operations.
• Create and maintain SOC documentation, including runbooks, incident reports, and workflows.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC, including tuning detection rules and optimizing tools.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a SOC Analyst or similar role, preferably within a Microsoft-focused environment.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, and Azure Security features.
• Familiarity with threat detection, hunting, and analysis in cloud environments.
• Understanding of common attack frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) and incident response methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to effectively report findings and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, Azure Security Engineer, or similar) are highly desirable.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Information Services