Cyber Defense Analyst

SECUINFRA GmbH

Cyber Defense Analyst focusing on Microsoft Security, engaging in threat detection and response. Collaborating with clients to enhance security measures and strategies in Cyber Detection and Response Center.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇩🇪 GermanyJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a Cyber Defense Analyst you will play a central role supporting our clients in the analysis and mitigation of cyber attacks in our Cyber Detection and Response Center (CDRC).
In addition, you will support the operation of SIEM and XDR systems for our CDRC customers — with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies.
Specifically, you can expect the following: Deep onboarding into the technologies and processes used in the CDRC.
Specialization in Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel.
Rotating analysis tasks across different detection and response systems to keep your workday varied and interesting.
Design, development and tuning of use cases for Microsoft Sentinel.
Threat hunting in Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
Initiating response actions to mitigate cyber attacks.
Creation and optimization of playbooks using Azure Logic Apps within Microsoft Sentinel.
Creation and maintenance of Workbooks in Microsoft Sentinel for reporting and visualization.
Close customer contact for regular collaboration with our clients' security teams.
Execution of internal projects and further specialization in the technologies in use.
Level 1 & 2 analyses to support our forensics team during compromise assessments.
Development, implementation and tuning of detection mechanisms within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Automation of security processes using Azure Logic Apps and SOAR capabilities.
Good work–life balance in a 24/7 shift model with incentives that provide an excellent offset for shift work.
Mentoring of less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2–3 years of professional experience in building and/or operating Security Operations Centers (SOC) or in related fields with demonstrable Microsoft security expertise
Deep knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR: detection, investigation and response across the Defender ecosystem
Strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR): operation, configuration and monitoring
Use case design and tuning: ability to create, optimize and adapt detection rules to customer environments
Threat hunting experience — proactive search for threats in logs and data
Hands‑on experience with playbooks and workbooks in Microsoft Sentinel
Knowledge of automation using Azure Logic Apps (SOAR functionality in Sentinel)
Solid foundation across major IT areas (networking, operating systems and basic scripting)
Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
Analytical, structured and independent way of thinking and working
High customer and service orientation and willingness to take responsibility in a team
Entrepreneurial mindset and approach
Microsoft certifications are a major plus: SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst) — desired
SC-100 (Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect) — advantageous
SC-300 (Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator) — desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

30 days of vacation per year
Digital work equipment including laptop and smartphone
Personal mentor during onboarding
Participation in company events
Regular professional training and development
Location-independent work* (remote-capable)
Partially flexible working hours*
Individual company car policy
Company bike (Job-Rad) scheme
Urban Sports Club membership
Company pension plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Defender XDRMicrosoft SentinelSIEMSOARAzure Logic Appsthreat huntinguse case designdetection mechanismsplaybooksworkbooks

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingstructured thinkingindependent workingcustomer orientationservice orientationteam responsibilityentrepreneurial mindsetmentoringcommunication skillscollaboration

Certifications

SC-200SC-100SC-300