Lead Security Analyst
WFA Digital Insight
As remote work becomes the norm, demand for skilled security analysts has skyrocketed, with a 25% increase in job postings in the last year alone. With the rise of cloud computing, companies are looking for experts who can secure their digital environments. This role stands out for its focus on Microsoft security and its potential for real impact. Candidates should know that they'll need a deep understanding of enterprise security, as well as experience with security tooling and detection engineering. With the right skills, they can expect a competitive package and the chance to work on high-profile projects.
Job Description
About the Role
The Lead Security Analyst will play a critical role in securing the company's Microsoft environment, including Azure, Entra ID, and IAM. This involves working on broader topics such as incident response, tooling improvements, and DDOS investigations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of enterprise security and experience with security tooling and detection engineering.As a key member of the team, the Lead Security Analyst will help shape security from the ground up, defining how access is managed and working closely with the Workspace Management (WSM) team. This role requires a strong expertise in Microsoft security, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills.
The company is looking for a candidate who can make a real impact, protecting employees, platform, customers, and the broader internet. The successful candidate will work in a small team with big ownership, shaping tools, processes, and growing the security practice.
What You Will Do
- Secure the company's Microsoft environment, including Azure, Entra ID, and IAM
- Design and improve the security of the Azure tenant, Entra ID, and identity and access setup
- Track and handle escalated alerts and incidents
- Drive continuous improvement and partner with Risk and Compliance teams to maintain compliance with frameworks like ISO27001 and NIS2
- Work closely with the Workspace Management (WSM) team to define access management
- Develop and implement security policies and procedures
- Conduct vulnerability management and leadership
- Collaborate with stakeholders to influence security architecture
- Participate in incident response and DDOS investigations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and trends
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience securing enterprise environments
- Deep Microsoft security expertise
- SOC/Blue Team experience
- Security tooling and detection engineering experience
- Vulnerability management leadership experience
- Security architecture and stakeholder influence experience
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
- Experience with cloud security platforms
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO27001 and NIS2
- Familiarity with security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Certification in security-related fields, such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay
- Shift bonuses
- Annual bonus
- 25 vacation days (excluding national holidays)
- Travel allowance
- Premium-free pension
- Career guidance
- Education reimbursement
- Lifetime access to Ubisoft's game library
- Two free games every year
- In-house gym
- Game and music rooms
How to Stand Out
- To stand out, make sure your resume and cover letter highlight your experience with Microsoft security and Azure.
- Be prepared to talk about your approach to incident response and how you've handled security incidents in the past.
- Familiarize yourself with the company's products and services to show your passion for the industry.
- Be ready to discuss your experience with security tooling and detection engineering, and how you've used these skills in previous roles.
- Don't be afraid to ask questions during the interview, such as what a typical day looks like or what the biggest security challenges are facing the company.
- Make sure to research the company culture and values to ensure you're a good fit.
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