Salary
💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Tech Stack
AzureCloudCyber SecurityPython
About the role
- Investigate and respond to escalated security incidents across Microsoft cloud and on-premises environments
- Perform advanced incident analysis using Microsoft Defender suite and Azure Sentinel
- Conduct security assessment of Azure/Microsoft 365 configurations and implement hardening recommendations
- Analyze and respond to advanced Active Directory attacks (Kerberoasting, Pass-the-Hash, Golden Ticket)
- Monitor and investigate Exchange Server logs, email flow patterns, and phishing campaigns
- Analyze federation security including ADFS token-based attacks and SAML token manipulation
- Configure and tune WAF/firewall rule sets and investigate related security incidents
- Develop network segmentation strategies and identify lateral movement attempts
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for various attack scenarios
- Coordinate incident response activities with cross-functional teams
Requirements
- 3-5 years in cybersecurity with 2+ years SOC experience
- Deep knowledge of hybrid Microsoft environments (Microsoft 365, Azure, on-premises AD)
- Experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools
- Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, Python)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
- One additional security certification: EC-Council CSA, CompTIA Security+, or similar
- Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)
- Preferred: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)
- Preferred: CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR) or equivalent EDR certification
- Preferred: CISSP, SSCP, CCSP
- Skills & Expertise: Microsoft Defender suite, Azure Sentinel KQL, Azure AD/Entra ID security, Active Directory security assessment, Email security, Cloud security posture management, Incident handling and digital forensics, Threat intelligence analysis
- Fully remote (work-from-home)
- Travel requirements: 0-5% yearly
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
Microsoft Defender suiteAzure SentinelPowerShellPythonActive DirectoryWAF/firewall configurationIncident responseNetwork segmentationSecurity assessmentThreat intelligence analysis
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skills
Certifications
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)EC-Council CSACompTIA Security+Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300)CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Responder (CCFR)CISSPSSCPCCSP