Security Analyst

Reference: ITE007973-Lamee-1 Step into the frontline of cyber defense as our Security Analyst . You’ll monitor, detect, and respond to threats across Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Azure, and Purview . From investigating incidents to strengthening our security posture, your expertise will keep our environment resilient. You’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding compliance across cloud and on‑prem systems. This is your chance to make impact where protection meets innovation.Duties & ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities: Security Monitoring & Incident Response • Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) • Respond to incidents including malware, phishing, identity compromise, and data exfiltration • Develop and tune Sentinel analytics rules, workbooks, and automation (Logic Apps) • Perform root cause analysis and produce incident reports with remediation actions Microsoft Defender Security Operations • Operate and manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365 • Investigate advanced threats using Defender XDR • Improve detection accuracy by tuning alerts and reducing false positives • Collaborate with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and security gaps Cloud & Identity Security (Azure) • Monitor and secure Microsoft Azure workloads, networks, and identities • Support implementation and enforcement of Zero Trust principles • Apply Azure security best practices including RBAC, Conditional Access, and MFA • Review logs and security telemetry from Azure resources Network Security • Manage and monitor Fortinet solutions (FortiGate firewalls, FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager) • Investigate network‑based threats and suspicious traffic patterns • Support firewall rule reviews, segmentation, VPN security, and IPS/IDS tuning • Integrate Fortinet logs and alerts into Microsoft Sentinel for unified visibility Security Playbooks & Automation • Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for phishing, malware, identity compromise, data loss, and network attacks • Align playbooks with organisational policies, compliance requirements, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques • Review, test, and refine playbooks based on incident outcomes and threat hunting results • Maintain clear documentation to support SOC operations and compliance Vulnerability Management • Operate and support the vulnerability management lifecycle (discovery, risk assessment, prioritisation, remediation tracking) • Use Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management and/or third‑party scanners • Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities • Track remediation progress and report on risk reduction Data Protection & Compliance • Support Microsoft Purview for data classification, sensitivity labels, DLP, and compliance reporting • Monitor and respond to DLP alerts • Assist with regulatory compliance initiatives (POPIA, ISO 27001, GDPR) Continuous Improvement & Collaboration • Contribute to security policies, standards, and procedures • Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, and development teams to embed security • Stay current with emerging threats, Microsoft security features, and industry best practices Job Experience and Skills Required: • 3+ years’ experience in a Security Analyst / SOC / Cybersecurity role • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (Azure Sentinel) • Strong experience across Microsoft Defender security suite • Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Azure (IAM, networking, logging, security controls) • Experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP, Information Protection, Compliance Manager) Apply now! For more exciting IT vacancies, please visit: https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com/it-jobs I also specialise in recruiting in the following: • Software Developers • Mobile Developers • Business and Systems Analysts • BI and SQL Experts If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions. For more information, contact: Lameez Mohamed Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.linkedin.com/in/lameezmohamedPackage & RemunerationMonthly