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Security Operations Analyst

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Were seeking a Security Operations Analyst with hands-on experience in Microsofts security ecosystem to help us operationalize and optimize our threat detection, incident response, and automation capabilities. Youll work directly with the Information Security Manager to build out our SOC-lite environment, respond to threats, and design workflows that scale.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, lean environment and wants to shape the future of security operations from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Monitor and triage alerts across Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud

Build and maintain KQL queries, custom analytics rules, and SOAR playbooks using Logic Apps

Integrate security alerts with Microsoft Teams, ServiceNow, or other ticketing systems

Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and containment actions

Collaborate with IT and DevOps to implement Zero Trust policies, RBAC, and secure configurations

Maintain documentation for playbooks, workflows, and escalation procedures

Assist in compliance efforts related to HIPAA, ISO 27001, and FDA REMS reporting systems

Contribute to automation and process improvement across the security lifecycle

Required Qualifications

2+ years in a security operations or cloud security role

1+ years working directly with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender suite

Proficiency in KQL, Logic Apps, and Microsoft 365 Security Center

Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and alert tuning

Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, and cloud security principles

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lean team

Qualifications

SC-200, AZ-500, or SC-300 certification

Experience with Microsoft Purview, Intune, or Microsoft Compliance Center

Familiarity with FDA REMS systems, healthcare data workflows, or regulated environments

Experience integrating Sentinel with Teams, ServiceNow, or custom dashboards

Background in scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation

What Youll Gain

Ownership of a growing security program

Exposure to cutting-edge Microsoft security tools

Opportunity to shape security operations and automation from the ground up

A collaborative environment that values innovation, compliance, and impact