Cybersecurity Analyst

Leadership & Strategy • Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management. • Develop and execute the organization’s cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals. • Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to assess risk and define security priorities. Microsoft Security Operations • Administer and optimize Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, and Office 365. • Manage and monitor Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection, incident response, and log analytics. • Implement and maintain Microsoft Purview for data governance, compliance, and information protection. • Oversee Entra ID (Azure AD) identity and access management, including Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management (PIM). • Conduct regular reviews of security configurations and policies across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. • Conduct monthly Attack Simulations Threat Management & Incident Response • Lead threat hunting and incident response activities using Microsoft XDR and SIEM tools. • Develop and maintain playbooks for automated response in Sentinel and Defender. • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security incidents and investigations. Governance, Risk & Compliance • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, LGPD, DORA, other local data privacy laws). • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability scans; manage remediation efforts. • Maintain documentation for security policies, procedures, and audit readiness. Training & Awareness • Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication. • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations. Job Type: Contract Pay: $45.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60601