Cyber Security Analyst

Job Title: Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Operations Analyst Experience: 4-8 years Summary: Detail-oriented and proactive Cybersecurity Analyst with strong expertise in Vulnerability Management , Incident Response , and Security Automation . Experienced with industry-leading tools such as Microsoft Sentinel , Nessus , Sophos , and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint . Adept at investigating phishing threats, building insightful Power BI dashboards , and automating security workflows using Logic Apps , Power Automate , and scripting in Python , PowerShell , and Batch . Certified in SC-200 , AZ-500 , and CEH with a hands-on approach to improving organizational security posture. Key Responsibilities: Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability scans using Nessus , analyse results, and coordinate remediation plans with infrastructure and application teams. Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk and business impact using CVSS scoring and asset criticality. Security Incident Response: Investigate and respond to incidents using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM , including log correlation, alert triage, and threat hunting. Prepare detailed incident reports and support recovery and post-incident analysis. Phishing Analysis & Email Threat Defense: Analyze reported phishing emails , extract indicators of compromise, and respond using Microsoft security tools and threat intelligence sources. Endpoint Security: Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint . Respond to endpoint threats, isolate machines, and investigate behavioral anomalies. Microsoft 365 Security: Support O365 security operations including MFA configuration, mailbox auditing, and role-based access management. Nice to Have – Security Dashboards & Reporting: Design and manage Power BI dashboards to visualize key security metrics, alert trends, and vulnerability status for stakeholders. Security Automation & Scripting: Build and maintain automated response workflows using Azure Logic Apps and Power Automate for incident enrichment, ticketing, and notifications. Develop security automation scripts using Python , PowerShell , and Batch for data parsing, log analysis, and custom tool integrations. Certifications: * SC-200 – Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Nice to have – AZ-500 – Microsoft Azure Security Technologies CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker CompTIA Security+