IT Security Analyst
Core
Defending the organization against sophisticated cyber threats with a focus on mitigating malware, viruses, and software vulnerability-related incidents.
Role type
IT Security Analyst
Builds
Security posture and incident response capabilities for an industrial manufacturing company
Domain
Cybersecurity / Industrial Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
threat detection, incident response, forensic analysis, root cause analysis, compliance policy enforcement, security policy management, vulnerability remediation, threat intelligence analysis, proactive threat hunting
Preferred skills
CMMC compliance knowledge, Microsoft 365 GCC High environment experience, GRC platform proficiency, project management
Technologies
Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Vulnerability Management), Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention, eDiscovery), Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across Microsoft Defender suite to detect and respond to potential security incidents; Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender security policies, configurations, and deployment across the enterprise environment; Utilize Microsoft Purview capabilities to enforce compliance policies and protect sensitive data; Develop and maintain custom detection rules and alerts within the security platforms to address emerging threats; Serve as a primary responder for security incidents, performing forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery steps; Conduct root cause analysis for security incidents and implement necessary corrective and preventive measures; Document all incident response activities, findings, and lessons learned to continuously improve the IR process; Analyze threat intelligence to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities relevant to the organization; Proactively hunt for threats across the environment using tools like Microsoft Defender XDR; Develop and implement strategies to defend against prevalent malware types; Provide regular reports on the organization's security posture, incident metrics, and platform performance; Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security best practices and system hardening across the infrastructure; Assist in the development and delivery of cybersecurity awareness training for employees
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC