Microsoft Defender Security Analyst

Vyntrapro Innovations; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Vyntrapro Innovations seeks a Microsoft Defender Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team and support a large-scale Microsoft Defender environment with over 5,500 endpoints. Located in Akurdi, Pune, the role requires 3+ years in cyber security/SOC operations and hands-on experience with MDE.

Responsibilities include monitoring Defender alerts, incident triage, policy management, vulnerability coordination, RCA investigations, and coordination with security teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security / SOC Operations.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR.
• Incident Response and Threat Investigation experience.
• Malware Analysis and Endpoint Security Administration.
• Vulnerability Management and Security Compliance understanding.
• Familiarity with Security Incident Management processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate Microsoft Defender alerts and security incidents.
• Perform security alert triage and malware remediation activities.
• Manage endpoint security policies and security baselines.
• Support vulnerability management and remediation coordination.
• Conduct threat investigations and root cause analysis (RCA).
• Coordinate with internal and external security teams.
• Support audits, compliance activities, and governance reviews.
• Drive Secure Score and overall security posture improvements.

Skills

Defender for Endpoint

Incident Response

Threat Investigation

Vulnerability Mgmt

Malware Analysis

Security Compliance

Job description

Hiring: Microsoft Defender Security Analyst
Location: Akurdi, Pune
Experience: 3+ Years

We are looking for a Microsoft Defender Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team and support a large-scale Microsoft Defender environment with over 5,500 endpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate Microsoft Defender alerts and security incidents
• Perform security alert triage and malware remediation activities
• Manage endpoint security policies and security baselines
• Support vulnerability management and remediation coordination
• Conduct threat investigations and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Coordinate with internal and external security teams
• Support audits, compliance activities, and governance reviews
• Drive Secure Score and overall security posture improvements

Required Skills

• 3+ years of experience in Cyber Security / SOC Operations
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR
• Incident Response and Threat Investigation experience
• Malware Analysis and Endpoint Security Administration
• Vulnerability Management and Security Compliance understanding
• Familiarity with Security Incident Management processes

Preferred Skills

• KQL Querying
• Microsoft Sentinel exposure
• Threat Hunting experience
• Security Governance and Reporting