Cyber Security Analyst

Recru is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to strengthen enterprise security operations and drive cybersecurity initiatives in a Microsoft-focused environment. The role involves threat hunting, security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, security operations optimization, and collaboration with technical teams and third-party providers.

Responsibilities:

• Perform proactive threat hunting, threat detection, and security monitoring activities
• Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts
• Leverage Microsoft security technologies to identify and mitigate security risks
• Support and optimize MS Defender Services
• Drive remediation efforts for vulnerabilities, security findings, and operational backlog items
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and engineering teams to improve overall security posture
• Partner with third-party security providers to enhance incident response and security operations
• Develop recommendations to improve security controls, monitoring capabilities, and cybersecurity maturity
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting security operations
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and business stakeholders

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Threat Detection, or Security Engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies
• Experience investigating security incidents and driving remediation efforts
• Deep understanding of security operations and threat detection best practices
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Self-starter who thrives in a highly autonomous environment
• Passionate about cybersecurity and continuous learning
• Curious, proactive, and committed to staying ahead of emerging threats
• Invests in technical growth through certifications, labs, research, and hands-on experience
• Comfortable managing projects and driving outcomes with minimal oversight