Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title: Cybersecurity Lead Analyst

Location: [Insert Location]

Pay: $51.85/hr - $77.81/hr

• Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Ensure implementation of secure operating systems, networks, and databases for the organization.
  • Perform complex risk assessments and execute tests of data processing systems to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
  • Draft plans to protect computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
  • Facilitate risk audits and assessments and provide recommendations for application design to ensure operating effectiveness.
  • Monitor analysis of system access logs, ensuring only permitted individuals have access to company information.
  • Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
  • Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and improve server and network efficiency.
• Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred
• Work Experience
  • 3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred
• Physical Requirements
  • Sedentary Work
• Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
  • Develop and execute the organization s cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities.
• Microsoft Security Operations
  • Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365.
  • Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics.
  • Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection.
  • Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
  • Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments.
  • Conduct monthly Attack Simulations
• Threat Management & Incident Response
  • Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools.
  • Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws).
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts.
  • Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness.
• Training & Awareness
  • Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations.