Cyber Security Analyst

Microsoft

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Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
Closes
May 3, 2027

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This role pays more than 61% of similar roles. Most pay $122,275–$166,500 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

Microsoft currently has 676 open roles on FindRole.

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JOB TITLE: Cyber Security Analyst The Cyber Security Analyst joins the CDI Investigations team, a 24/7 security function responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating threats across the organizational ecosystem. In this role, you will proactively detect and respond to sophisticated security threats by analyzing diverse signals, conducting deep-dive investigations into complex events, and driving rapid containment and remediation. You will contribute to improving detection logic, enhancing investigation workflows, and scaling automation. Key technical requirements include experience with the software development lifecycle, threat modeling, and Security Operations Center detection. You should possess skills in programming languages like Python, C#, or JavaScript, and proficiency with KQL, PowerShell, and Jupyter Notebooks. The role involves analyzing host and network telemetry across cloud, identity, and endpoint logs to resolve security incidents.

Skills

Python C# JavaScript PowerShell KQL Azure Azure Data Explorer Cosmos DB SIEM SOC Incident Response Threat Modeling Anomaly Detection MITRE ATT&CK Digital Forensics Malware Analysis Reverse Engineering Penetration Testing APIs

What you'll do

  • Proactively identify and respond to sophisticated threats by analyzing diverse security signals.
  • Perform deep-dive investigations into complex security events to determine scope and root cause.
  • Drive incident response actions including rapid containment and remediation of critical systems.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate threat insights into actionable detection and response improvements.
  • Build, tune, and scale automation and detection logic to improve security coverage and efficiency.
  • Leverage data and security telemetry to prioritize work and enhance investigation quality across global operations.
  • Apply new techniques and threat intelligence to strengthen investigative depth against emerging threats.
  • Contribute to team growth through mentorship, documentation, and sharing of best practices.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
  • Equivalent experience to the degree and years of experience requirements.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check.
  • 3+ years of experience in Security Operations (SOC), threat detection and analysis, and/or Incident Response (IR) (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience investigating security alerts, performing incident analysis, and driving response actions (preferred).
  • Experience in at least one programming or scripting language like Python, C#, or JavaScript (preferred).
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, or Security+ (preferred).

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