Security Operations Analyst - Defence Operations

Security Operations Analyst - Defence Operations – Valencia, Spain – Initial 6-Month Contract Our client, an international IT service provider, is seeking an Security Operations Analyst - Defence Operations to join them as a contractor, with the option to work onsite within the charming region of Valencia. Starting at an initial 6 month contract, multiple extensions are expected and there is great, long-term potential.

What you’ll deliver: Monitor, triage, investigate, and respond to security alerts across Microsoft Security tools, AWS environments, SIEM platforms, and EDR solutions.Analyze network, endpoint, and system logs (firewalls, IDS/IPS, syslog, servers) to identify threats and determine appropriate remediation actions.Support incident response activities, including threat investigation, root cause analysis, containment, recovery, and escalation management.

Key requirements: Extensive experience in cybersecurity, SOC operations, security monitoring, alert triage, and incident investigation.Strong hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, or Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Security technologies, including Microsoft 365 Security, Defender Suite, Azure Security, Sentinel, and XDR solutions.Proven expertise in cloud security across Azure, AWS, and/or Google Cloud Platform environments.

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