IT Security Analyst

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an IT Security Analyst for a contract assignment with one of our premier Infrastructure Services clients in Atlanta, GA, Scottsdale, AZ, St. Pete, FL, St. Paul, MN or Omaha, NE.

Responsibilities :

• Administer and maintain DLP systems across endpoint, network, discovery, and Azure/AI environments
• Configure and tune DLP policies to reflect the organizations data protection requirements
• Investigate potential data loss events
• Deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Defender solutions across various environments.
• Perform threat detection, investigation, and response using Defender tools
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures
• PowerShell/Python scripting (create and modify)
• Configure and manage M365 security feature including Conditional Access, MFA, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Manage and maintain Checkpoint email security solutions to protect against phishing, malware, and other email-based threats
• Deploy, configure, and manage endpoint security solutions
• Coordinate incident response activities for security breaches and threats.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop remediation plans for security incidents and escalate to appropriate teams

Required Skills:

• 2+ Years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on MS technologies.
• MS Defender experience
• Hands on experience with Defender for Endpoint, Identity, and Cloud
• Must have experience in MS Azure environment
• Must have experience in MS email security (Exchange Online, Defender, 365, Entra ID)

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