Security Analyst 1

Position Overview

The Security Analyst plays a key role in safeguarding the organization’s
information systems by proactively identifying, investigating, and responding
to threats across the enterprise security stack. This position specializes in
threat hunting within Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel,
and Microsoft Security for Copilot, leveraging advanced telemetry,
analytics, and automation capabilities to detect and mitigate cyber threats.
The analyst will collaborate closely with IT, security operations, and
leadership to enhance detection capabilities, strengthen security posture, and
support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct
  proactive threat hunting across Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Microsoft
  Security for Copilot.
  
• Analyze
  security events, alerts, and anomalies to identify malicious activity,
  suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
  
• Develop and
  refine hunting queries, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
  
• Investigate
  endpoint, identity, email, and cloud signals to identify patterns of
  compromise or emerging threats.
  
• Perform
  deep-dive analysis of incidents, prepare findings, and recommend
  mitigation strategies.
  
• Collaborate
  with SOC personnel, IT system owners, and leadership to coordinate
  response and remediation.
  
• Leverage SIEM,
  XDR, and AI-assisted security tools to improve detection accuracy and
  reduce false positives.
  
• Maintain
  awareness of current threat actors, TTPs, and industry trends.
  
• Contribute to
  the enhancement of dashboards, analytics, and automation used for
  real-time monitoring.
  
• Support
  internal security reporting, documentation, and compliance as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3
  years of experience in Information Security with a strong emphasis on threat hunting
  and security analytics.
  
• Hands-on
  experience using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel,
  and/or Copilot for Security.
  
• Strong
  understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud log sources, telemetry, and
  security events.
  
• Ability to
  interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
  
• Experience with
  incident response, vulnerability analysis, and threat intelligence
  concepts.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications
  such as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Azure Security, or similar are
  considered a plus, but equivalent real‑world experience is strongly
  valued.
  
• Experience
  working in SOC environments or with SIEM/XDR technologies.
  
• Familiarity
  with Zero Trust principles, identity security, and cloud security
  operations.
  

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Location: Carson City,
  NV or Las Vegas, NV
  
• Travel: Minimal;
  occasional travel may be required.