Microsoft Defender Security Analyst

Hiring: Microsoft Defender Security Analyst
Location: Akurdi, Pune
Experience: 3+ Years

We are looking for a Microsoft Defender Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations team and support a large-scale Microsoft Defender environment with over 5,500 endpoints.

Key Responsibilities:
Monitor and investigate Microsoft Defender alerts and security incidents
Perform security alert triage and malware remediation activities
Manage endpoint security policies and security baselines
Support vulnerability management and remediation coordination
Conduct threat investigations and root cause analysis (RCA)
Coordinate with internal and external security teams
Support audits, compliance activities, and governance reviews
Drive Secure Score and overall security posture improvements

Required Skills:
3+ years of experience in Cyber Security / SOC Operations
Hands-on experience w**ith Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (**MDE)
Knowledge of Microsoft Defender XDR
Incident Response and Threat Investigation experience
Malware Analysis and Endpoint Security Administration
Vulnerability Management and Security Compliance understanding
Familiarity with Security Incident Management processes

Preferred Skills:
KQL Querying
Microsoft Sentinel exposure
Threat Hunting experience
Security Governance and Reporting