Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel)

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel): Building and managing defensive operations for a professional services firm with an accent on advanced incident investigations and detection engineering. Focus on optimizing Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR to counter complex threat landscapes.

Location: Hybrid (Remote-first, requires approximately 1 day per month in the office)

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 per annum

Company

A leading consulting and professional services organisation with a first-class client portfolio across multiple industries.

What you will do

• Perform advanced incident investigations and proactive threat hunting.
• Execute detection engineering to enhance security posture.
• Utilise Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR for continuous monitoring and response.
• Manage vulnerabilities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Drive the continuous improvement of security operations capabilities.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in SOC, Incident Response, or Defensive Security environments.
• Deep expertise within the Microsoft security ecosystem (Sentinel, Defender XDR).
• Must be based in the UK or able to attend the office approximately 1 day per month.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work arrangement with high flexibility.
• Full payment of all travel expenses for required office visits.
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled team on strategic, complex security challenges.
• Cyber security is treated as a strategic business function rather than a compliance requirement.

Hiring process

• Streamlined and rapid interview process with quick decision-making for the right candidate.