Senior Security Analyst

Senior Security Analyst
Leeds | Hybrid Working | Microsoft Security | Defender XDR | Sentinel | KQL
I'm working with an exciting new client looking to add several experienced Senior Security Analysts to a high-performing SOC team supporting a regulated enterprise environment.
This is a genuinely hands-on SOC role where you'll own security incidents from detection through to resolution while also driving proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management and continuous security improvements.

Hybrid Working on Shift.

Office:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday (Leeds)
Home:
Tuesday, Thursday, nights, weekends & bank holidays
What you'll be doing

Investigating and responding to complex cyber security incidents
Threat hunting across Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft Sentinel
Using KQL to investigate alerts and identify root cause
Working closely with Infrastructure, Cloud and Security Engineering teams
Running proactive security activities, including vulnerability scanning and security validation
Improving detection rules and strengthening the overall security posture
What we're looking for

Strong commercial experience with Microsoft Defender XDR
Strong experience using Microsoft Sentinel
Excellent KQL query writing and investigation skills
Proven experience within a SOC or Security Operations environment
Experience handling incidents from investigation through to remediation
Knowledge of hybrid Microsoft environments (Azure & on-prem)
Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions

Nice to have

Experience in a SOC covering regulated industries such as Financial Services, Government or Critical National Infrastructure
Vulnerability Management (Qualys)
Microsoft SC-200 or other recognised security certifications

Please note:

Candidates must be eligible to obtain SC and/or NPPV3 clearance
If you're an experienced SOC Analyst looking for your next challenge working with Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel and KQL, this could be for you