IT Security Analyst

Michigan IT Security Analyst #1057680

Job Description:

Who we are looking for:
This role is instrumental in defending us against sophisticated cyber threats, with a main focus on mitigating malware/virus and software vulnerability‑related incidents, specifically leveraging Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel, and a solid background in threat detection, incident response, and the Microsoft security suite. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and a proactive approach to continually improve our security posture.

• Monitor security alerts, dashboards, and logs across the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Vulnerability Management, etc.), Microsoft Purview, and Microsoft Sentinel to detect and respond to potential security incidents and track and prioritize vulnerability remediation.
• Manage and optimize Microsoft Defender security policies, configurations, and deployment across the enterprise environment.
• Utilize Microsoft Purview capabilities (e.g., Data Loss Prevention, eDiscovery) 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, with a specific focus on malware, viruses, and other endpoint compromises, performing forensic analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery steps during active incidents.
• 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 (e.g., ransomware, spyware, trojans).
• Stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity trends, attack techniques, and adversary tactics.
• 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.

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC‑100/200/300/400, CompTIA Security+/CySA+/Security
  
  X, GIAC GSEC/GCIH).
• 3‑5 years of demonstrated experience managing, configuring, and utilizing Microsoft Defender, Purview, and Sentinel.
• Experience supporting aerospace and defense organizations subject to CMMC residing in Microsoft 365 GCC High preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to provide clarity in complex, unprecedented or ambiguous environments.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to guide and influence technical teams.
• Proficiency with compliance tracking tools, GRC platforms, and project management tools a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%, depending on business needs.
• To conform to U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.

• Medical and Dental (Fast Tek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar‑for‑dollar match