Salary: £48,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for a proactive Security Analyst who has strong experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and the Microsoft Defender suite (including Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud, etc.). You should have a proven track record in security monitoring, incident response, and alert troubleshooting. Additionally, a working knowledge of SOAR platforms (preferably within Sentinel or similar) is essential. You should also have an understanding of threat detection, log analysis, and automation within Microsoft’s security ecosystem. Experience with Tenable and knowledge of Microsoft Purview would be beneficial. Responsibilities: As a Security Analyst, your key responsibilities will include monitoring, investigating, and responding to security alerts and incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. You will perform detailed security event analysis and correlation, escalating incidents when necessary. Your role will also involve developing and optimizing SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) playbooks to enhance incident response and efficiency. Collaboration with wider IT and security teams will be crucial to improve threat detection, incident handling, and response processes. Technologies: Cloud Security More: This is a 3-month contract position with the opportunity to engage in a dynamic security environment. We encourage you to apply for a confidential discussion about the Security Analyst role. If you know someone great for this position, we offer a referral bonus of up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn. last updated 5 week of 2026