Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel)

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel/Defender): Strengthening operational security capabilities including detection engineering, incident response, and vulnerability management for a global estate with an accent on Microsoft Sentinel and Defender optimization. Focus on building SOAR workflows, tuning detection logic across hybrid environments, and leading end-to-end incident response efforts.

Location: Must be based in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is an agile digital accelerating company providing digital transformation and technology services across various industries including banking, insurance, and healthcare.

What you will do

• Optimize and integrate Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite across a global estate.
• Develop and tune detection logic and build SOAR workflows using Logic Apps for triage and response.
• Lead end-to-end incident response efforts, coordinating across global teams from detection to recovery.
• Manage vulnerability management programs, overseeing identification and remediation across hybrid infrastructures.
• Support secure configuration and maintain baselines for Azure, Google Workspace, and other cloud services.
• Produce actionable security reports and maintain KPIs/KRIs aligned with governance frameworks.

Requirements

• Experience in a senior IT security role managing complex solutions in multi-region settings.
• Proven expertise in configuring and optimizing Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite.
• Strong track record of leading incident response and remediation in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience managing vulnerability programs and translating findings into security improvements.
• Ability to integrate threat intelligence sources into detection frameworks and security operations.
• Location: Based in London, United Kingdom

Nice to have

• Certifications: SC-200, AZ-500, and CEH.
• Scripting proficiency in Python, PowerShell, and Batch.
• Experience building security dashboards in Power BI.

Culture & Benefits

• Role within a global Cyber Defence function reporting to the Group Senior Manager.
• Opportunity to act as a technical subject matter expert across key security domains.
• Collaborative environment working with Group, Regional, and specialized IT teams.
• Focus on a secure-by-design approach to infrastructure and cloud services.