Job Description
Job Title: Security Analyst
Experience Level: 3 5 Years
Position Overview
We are seeking a
Security Analyst to support and mature our cloud-first security program. This role is responsible for day-to-day security operations, threat detection and response, security tooling administration, and continuous improvement of our Microsoft and Arctic Wolfcentric security stack.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security platforms, understands modern identity- and endpoint-driven security models, and is comfortable operating in a regulated, highly automated SaaS environment.
This is a
technical, operational role with close collaboration across IT, Risk, Compliance, and third-party security partners.
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations & Monitoring
- Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts from Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Sentinel, and Arctic Wolf MDR/SIEM
- Perform triage, root cause analysis, and containment for security incidents
- Coordinate incident response activities with Arctic Wolf and internal stakeholders
- Maintain incident documentation, timelines, and post-incident lessons learned
Microsoft 365 & Identity Security
- Administer and monitor security controls across Microsoft 365 and Entra ID
- Manage identity protection features including:
- Conditional Access policies
- MFA and passwordless authentication (Beyond Identity integration awareness)
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Investigate and remediate identity-based threats and risky sign-ins
Endpoint, Email, and Collaboration Security
- Manage and tune Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and related Defender components
- Investigate phishing, malware, and business email compromise attempts
- Support security hardening for endpoints and M365 collaboration tools (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams)
Azure & Cloud Security
- Monitor and support security controls within Microsoft Azure
- Assist with:
- Secure configuration of Azure resources
- Logging and telemetry integration with Sentinel
- Identity and access governance for cloud workloads
- Support Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery security considerations
Data Protection & Compliance
- Configure and manage Microsoft Purview features including:
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Sensitivity labels
- Information protection policies
- Support audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives (e.g., SOC 2, insurance/security questionnaires)
- Partner with compliance and legal stakeholders on data handling and privacy requirements
Security Tooling & Continuous Improvement
- Tune detection rules, alerts, and automation within Sentinel and Defender
- Assist with security playbooks, runbooks, and response procedures
- Participate in tabletop exercises and annual security training initiatives
- Identify gaps and recommend improvements to tools, processes, and controls
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in an information security or security operations role
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender Suite and Microsoft Sentinel
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security and Entra ID
- Experience supporting or partnering with an MDR/SIEM provider (Arctic Wolf strongly preferred)
- Familiarity with cloud security concepts in Microsoft Azure
- Ability to investigate alerts, analyze logs, and clearly document findings
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in insurance, healthcare-adjacent, or regulated SaaS environments
- Exposure to Zero Trust security architectures
- Familiarity with vulnerability management concepts (even if managed by a third party)
- Experience with security awareness and phishing simulation programs
- Knowledge of common frameworks (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001)
- Relevant certifications (preferred but not required):
- Microsoft Security (SC-200, SC-300, SC-400)
- Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- Security+, CySA+, or similar
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Range Of Year Experience-Min Year
3
Range Of Year Experience-Max Year
5
