Job Title: Microsoft Certified Engineer - Security Operations Analyst Location: Africa (Onsite & Remote) Experience: 3-5 Years Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a Microsoft Certified Engineer with strong expertise in security operations and threat detection using Microsoft security platforms. The ideal candidate will be certified in SC-200: Security Operations Analyst and will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Key Responsibilities: o Monitor and respond to security incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. o Investigate alerts related to endpoints, identities, email, and cloud applications. o Perform threat hunting and advanced investigations across Microsoft security tools. o Configure and tune detection rules, analytics, and alerting in Microsoft Sentinel. o Develop and maintain incident response play books and automation (Logic Apps). o Conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation actions. o Collaborate with infrastructure, identity, and cloud teams to improve security posture. o Maintain security documentation, reports, and operational procedures. Required Qualifications & Certifications: o Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. o 3-5 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or security operations roles. o Required certification: o SC-200: Security Operations Analyst o Hands-on experience with: o Microsoft 365 Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps) o Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) o Strong understanding of incident response, threat detection, and log analysis.
Requirements
Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).
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