Cyber Security Analyst – Defender XDR Specialist

Intertek

. Act as SME for Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Security Copilot.

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • PolandJuniorMid-Level💰 PLN 155,000 - PLN 170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Microsoft Defender technologies and incident response, with a strong focus on threat hunting and security operations. Proficient in KQL query development and capable of providing technical guidance to enhance security measures.

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Microsoft Defender XDRIncident ResponseThreat HuntingKQL Query DevelopmentMITRE ATT&CK

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Hard Skills

Cyber SecuritySecurity OperationsThreat HuntingIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity Event AnalysisDetection DevelopmentOperational ProceduresProactive Threat HuntingTechnical Guidance

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender for ServersMicrosoft Defender for Office 365Microsoft Defender for Cloud AppsMicrosoft Defender for IdentitySecurity CopilotEntra ID

Industry Keywords

Cyber Security IncidentsAdvanced HuntingKQLSecurity Analysts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as SME for Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Security Copilot.
Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents across endpoint, identity, email, server, and cloud environments.
Conduct proactive threat hunting using Advanced Hunting and KQL.
Develop and optimize detections, playbooks, and operational procedures.
Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
Provide technical guidance and training to Cyber Security Analysts.
Leverage Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance investigation and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
2-5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Hunting.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies and Entra ID.
Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Proficiency in KQL query development and security event analysis.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Fluent English.

Benefits

Comp & perks

One-year assignment with flexibility in the engagement model
Access to best-in-class security training platform
Eligibility for security certification on a regular basis
Medical cover package
Multisport