Security Analyst (Future Opportunities)

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced Security Analyst to support security operations, implement security controls and respond to security incidents. You will perform hands-on security analysis, investigate potential threats and recommend practical improvements to strengthen organizational security.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE:

Monitor security alerts and events, triage activity and escalate appropriately.
Investigate security incidents, identify and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and support containment, remediation and post-incident review.
Identify security control requirements, then design and implement controls that fit the environment and its risks.
Assess and monitor control effectiveness, identify gaps and recommend practical improvements, with reference to frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and CIS Controls.
Do the hands-on technical work to address identified risks, including tuning detections and configuring security tooling.
Work directly with client IT and security teams, write clear reports, and present findings and recommendations to technical teams and security leaders.
Manage your work across more than one client engagement at a time, keeping delivery on track and stakeholders informed.

WHAT SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:Required

4+ years of cybersecurity experience, or equivalent practical capability. We value what you can do over the number of years on your resume.
Hands-on experience in security operations: monitoring, alert analysis and event investigation in a SOC or similar setting.
Experience investigating incidents and analyzing IOCs.
Experience selecting, implementing and evaluating security controls.
Clear written and verbal communication, including turning technical findings into actionable recommendations.
Comfort working directly with clients and adapting to different environments, priorities and levels of security maturity.
The ability to manage your own deliverables in a remote setting while working well in a distributed team.

Nice to have

Experience with Microsoft security tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Purview.
Query and scripting skills such as KQL or PowerShell.
Relevant certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, GIAC (e.g., GCIH) or similar.
Previous consulting, managed security services or professional services experience