Eliassen Group
Cybersecurity Analyst - Microsoft Sentinel and Defender
Eliassen Group - Cary, North Carolina, United States, 27518
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Cybersecurity Analyst – Microsoft Sentinel and Defender
Cary, NC
Type:
Contract-to-Hire
Category:
Security
Industry:
Communications
Reference ID:
JN -012025-92398
Date Posted:
03/22/2025
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/f3ji4N
Description
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Description:
Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst– Microsoft Sentinel and Defender to work on a six-month contract-to-hire position in Cary, NC. This Hybrid position works onsite in Cary 3 days a week (Tuesday – Thursday) and remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Pay Rate:
$48 to $54/hour w-2; Perm conversion salary: $85,000 – $96,000/year + 10% bonus, and 5K stock award bonus.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Responsibilities:
· Serve as a specialist on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Office, and other security technologies, guiding to enhance defensive capabilities.
· Utilize Microsoft Sentinel to conduct in-depth analyses of security events and alerts escalated from lower-tier analysts, identifying threats and assessing their impacts.
· Track and analyze key performance indicators and security metrics to measure SOC operations' effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
· Develop and implement runbooks, event response plans, and procedures for containment, eradication, and recovery strategies to minimize the impact of security incidents.
· Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to investigate security incidents, gather evidence, and support legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience Requirements:
· Minimum of 4 years of cybersecurity experience, focusing on incident response and security operations within a SOC environment.
· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and analyze complex security incidents and recommend remediation actions.
· Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical details concisely for various audiences.
Education Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
Cary, NC
Type:
Contract-to-Hire
Category:
Security
Industry:
Communications
Reference ID:
JN -012025-92398
Date Posted:
03/22/2025
Shortcut:
http://careers.eliassen.com/f3ji4N
Description
Recommended Jobs
Description:
Our client, a leader in their industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Cybersecurity Analyst– Microsoft Sentinel and Defender to work on a six-month contract-to-hire position in Cary, NC. This Hybrid position works onsite in Cary 3 days a week (Tuesday – Thursday) and remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
Pay Rate:
$48 to $54/hour w-2; Perm conversion salary: $85,000 – $96,000/year + 10% bonus, and 5K stock award bonus.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Responsibilities:
· Serve as a specialist on Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Office, and other security technologies, guiding to enhance defensive capabilities.
· Utilize Microsoft Sentinel to conduct in-depth analyses of security events and alerts escalated from lower-tier analysts, identifying threats and assessing their impacts.
· Track and analyze key performance indicators and security metrics to measure SOC operations' effectiveness and identify improvement areas.
· Develop and implement runbooks, event response plans, and procedures for containment, eradication, and recovery strategies to minimize the impact of security incidents.
· Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to investigate security incidents, gather evidence, and support legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
Experience Requirements:
· Minimum of 4 years of cybersecurity experience, focusing on incident response and security operations within a SOC environment.
· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and analyze complex security incidents and recommend remediation actions.
· Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present technical details concisely for various audiences.
Education Requirements:
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.
Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!