- Location: Duluth, Minnesota
- Type: Contract
- Job #46332
Technology Partners is currently seeking a talented Senior Security Analyst. Do you have experience using Microsoft Unified Security Platform tools and KQL for threat detection and analysis?
Let us help you make your next big career move a reality!
What You Will Be Doing:
The Senior Security Analyst monitors, analyzes, and responds to complex security threats using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and Azure Security Center. This role emphasizes proactive threat detection, incident response, and optimizing security operations using advanced analytics and automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and investigate security events using the Microsoft Unified Security Platform.
- Leverage KQL for pattern detection and anomaly identification.
- Conduct threat hunting and optimize detection logic using MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
- Automate incident responses using playbooks and Logic Apps.
- Mentor junior analysts and enhance SOC readiness through threat simulation.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in SOC operations.
- Expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Azure Security Center, and KQL.
- Strong knowledge of incident response, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.
- Familiarity with automation tools like PowerShell and Azure Logic Apps.
- Proficient in security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
- Experience in red/blue team drills and mentoring.
Pay: $60.68 – $87 /yr.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to provide sponsorship at this time or accept candidates who would require a corp-to-corp agreement.
If this position sounds like you, WE SHOULD TALK!
Your better future is ready, and we want to put the right tools in your hands to get you there. Let's go!
Keywords: Senior Security Analyst, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, Defender for Endpoint, Azure Security Center, SOC operations, threat hunting, incident response, PowerShell, Logic Apps, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, cybersecurity, SIEM, UEBA
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Pay ranges are influenced by candidate qualifications, experience, and role specifics, with the actual rate determined considering skills, market conditions, and are subject to change by the employer; pay negotiations follow all state and federal legal guidelines.