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Morson Talent
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
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Security Analyst - 23643_223282932
Gloucestershire
Security Analyst - £550-£600 per day - Inside IR35 - Primarily Remote - 3 months initial contract. This role requires active SC clearance.
My client, one of the UKs largest producers of zero carbon energy, is seeking a highly skilled Security Analyst. The ideal candidate will have advanced expertise in Microsoft 365 Defender, Sentinel, and KQL, with a strong ability to analyse and respond to security threats efficiently. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cybersecurity operations, enhance threat-hunting capabilities, and train fellow analysts.
Key Responsibilities
Microsoft 365 Defender:
- Develop and document playbooks for malicious alert analysis.
- Design and implement automated threat response mechanisms.
Kusto Query Language (KQL):
- Create and maintain a bank of threat-hunting KQL queries for team-wide use.
Microsoft 365 Sentinel:
- Triage and analyse security incidents within Sentinel.
- Provide tuning recommendations to improve detection accuracy.
- Deliver training and mentorship to other security analysts.
Desirable Skills (Not Essential):
- Malware Analysis: Ability to identify and analyse malware-related alerts.
Requirements:
- Advanced Microsoft 365 Defender skills with experience in playbook creation and automated response design.
- Strong KQL skills, capable of writing effective threat-hunting queries.
- Proficiency in M365 Sentinel, including incident triage, analysis, tuning, and training.
- Desirable: Experience in malware analysis.
Priority will be given to candidates with active SC clearance.
Salary: £550 to £600 Daily +
Hours Per Week: Not Specified
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