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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in security investigations, incident analysis, and threat assessment across various environments, utilizing tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Elastic Security. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for documenting findings and providing evidence-based recommendations.
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Security InvestigationsIncident AnalysisMicrosoft SentinelAnalytical SkillsDocumentation
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Hard Skills
Security InvestigationsIncident AnalysisThreat AssessmentEvidence CorrelationDetection TuningKQLSecurity MonitoringIncident ResponseAutomationPlaybook Optimisation
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationSound JudgementStructured Approach
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender XDRCortex XSOARElastic SecurityVectra NDRAI Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CompTIA Security+CompTIA CySA+Microsoft SC-200
Industry Keywords
SOCMDRCybersecurity OperationsIncident InvestigationMITRE ATT&CKEndpoint SecurityCloud SecurityNetwork SecurityEmail SecurityIdentity Security
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Investigate security alerts and correlate evidence across multiple sources
- Assess potential threats and reach well-supported conclusions
- Manage routine security cases within scope
- Recommend next steps and escalate complex or high-impact incidents with supporting evidence
- Analyse security events across endpoint, identity, email, cloud and network environments
- Maintain accurate investigation records and document findings and recommendations
- Communicate clearly throughout the incident lifecycle
- Support continuous security operations through structured shift handovers and reliable case continuity
- Follow operational procedures across day, late, night and weekend shifts as required
- Identify opportunities to improve detection accuracy and reduce alert noise
- Optimise investigation workflows, security playbooks and automation
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience with security investigations and alert analysis in a SOC, MDR or similar operational security environment
- Ability to collect, validate and correlate evidence across multiple security data sources
- Working knowledge of endpoint, identity, email, cloud and network security concepts
- Familiarity with security monitoring, incident investigation, case management and escalation workflows
- Strong analytical skills and sound judgement
- Ability to provide evidence-based recommendations
- Clear written and verbal communication skills in English
- Structured approach to documentation and incident handovers
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays where required
- Ability to identify gaps in security detections, workflows or playbooks and recommend improvements
- Regular use of AI tools to improve productivity and support decision-making
- Ability to use AI responsibly through effective prompting and critical validation
- 1–4 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident analysis or incident response
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Cortex XSOAR, Elastic Security, Vectra NDR or similar platforms
- Basic knowledge of KQL or equivalent query languages
- Experience across multiple enterprise technologies and security environments
- Exposure to detection tuning, playbook optimisation or security investigation automation
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including MITRE ATT&CK
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ or Microsoft SC-200 are nice to have
- German language skills are an advantage
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical benefits
- Gym support
- Personalised fitness options
- Team events
- Healthy Habits Club
- Flexible work-life dynamic
- Mental wellbeing support
- Social wellbeing initiatives
- Hybrid-environment community activities