Senior Azure Security Centre Analyst

Job Title: Senior Azure Security Centre Analyst

Experience: 5-8 years

Certifications Preferred: SC-200, AZ-500

Job Summary

Seeking an Azure Security Centre Analyst with proven experience in cloud security operations within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. Key responsibilities include managing Azure security tools, vulnerability management, risk assessment, remediation coordination, and incident response using Microsoft Defender and related security solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor Azure security tools such as Defender for Cloud, Defender for Servers, and Azure Security Center.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and compliance gaps.
• Coordinate remediation efforts with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.
• Perform vulnerability scans using Microsoft Defender, Qualys, Tenable, and analyze findings.
• Track vulnerability remediation progress and maintain risk reduction dashboards.
• Integrate security alerts with SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel for incident detection and response.
• Investigate security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and recommend improvements to Azure security configurations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure governance, resource management, and network security.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender suite and Azure Policy.
• Familiarity with vulnerability management tools and enterprise security frameworks.
• Solid understanding of IAM, Azure RBAC, least privilege, encryption, key vaults, and storage security.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.