Information Security Analyst (Microsoft Security)

INSPYR Solutions; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions is seeking an Information Security Analyst to safeguard enterprise systems. You will proactively hunt threats across Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Copilot for Security, and respond to incidents to protect data and users.

You will collaborate with IT, security operations, and leadership to strengthen detection capabilities, improve security posture, and support ongoing improvements on an on-site basis in Carson City, NV or Las Vegas, NV for a long-term project.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of information security experience.
• Hands-on experience with Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Copilot for Security.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud logs.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings.
• Experience with incident response and vulnerability analysis.
• Knowledge of threat intelligence concepts.

Responsibilities

• Proactively threat hunt across Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Copilot.
• Analyze security events and detect malicious activity.
• Develop hunting queries, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
• Investigate endpoint, identity, email, and cloud signals.
• Perform deep-dive incident analysis and mitigation recommendations.
• Collaborate with SOC, IT owners, and leadership.
• Leverage SIEM, XDR, and AI tools to improve detection and reduce false positives.
• Stay aware of current threat actors, TTPs, and industry trends.
• Enhance dashboards and automation for real-time monitoring.
• Support security reporting, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Threat hunting

Security analytics

Incident response

Data interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Copilot for Security

Job description

Information Security Analyst (Microsoft Security) - Long Term Project - Carson City or Las Vegas, NV

Role: Information Security Analyst1

Location: Carson City, NV OR Las Vegas, NV (100% on site)

Duration: To at least 6/30/2027 (with possible extension)

Compensation: $40.00-$44.00/Hour

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to work in the U.S.

Job Summary

Position Overview

The Security Analyst plays a key role in safeguarding the organization’s information systems by proactively identifying, investigating, and responding to threats across the enterprise security stack. This position specializes in threat hunting within Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and Microsoft Security for Copilot, leveraging advanced telemetry, analytics, and automation capabilities to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The analyst will collaborate closely with IT, security operations, and leadership to enhance detection capabilities, strengthen security posture, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive threat hunting across Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Microsoft Security for Copilot.
• Analyze security events, alerts, and anomalies to identify malicious activity, suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
• Develop and refine hunting queries, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
• Investigate endpoint, identity, email, and cloud signals to identify patterns of compromise or emerging threats.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of incidents, prepare findings, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with SOC personnel, IT system owners, and leadership to coordinate response and remediation.
• Leverage SIEM, XDR, and AI-assisted security tools to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Maintain awareness of current threat actors, TTPs, and industry trends.
• Contribute to the enhancement of dashboards, analytics, and automation used for real-time monitoring.
• Support internal security reporting, documentation, and compliance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Information Security with a strong emphasis on threat hunting and security analytics.
• Hands-on experience using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and/or Copilot for Security.
• Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud log sources, telemetry, and security events.
• Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with incident response, vulnerability analysis, and threat intelligence concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Azure Security, or similar are considered a plus, but equivalent real‑world experience is strongly valued.
• Experience working in SOC environments or with SIEM/XDR technologies.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust principles, identity security, and cloud security operations.

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Location: Carson City, NV or Las Vegas, NV
• Travel: Minimal; occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check before starting work.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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