Cyber Security Analyst - Defender XDR Specialist | Warsaw (Full Remote)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Hunting.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies and Entra ID.
- Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Proficiency in KQL query development and security event analysis.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English.
Full description
Our Purpose
Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life
About us
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Through our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 46,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we deliver innovative Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions that help our customers operate safely and sustainably.
Team & Role Overview
We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst – Defender XDR Specialist to join our Global Cyber Security team.
In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for Microsoft Defender XDR technologies, supporting security operations, incident response, threat hunting activities, and the continuous improvement of our cyber security capabilities. You will also play a key role in mentoring colleagues and driving the adoption of Microsoft security solutions across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as SME for Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Security Copilot.
- Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents across endpoint, identity, email, server, and cloud environments.
- Conduct proactive threat hunting using Advanced Hunting and KQL.
- Develop and optimize detections, playbooks, and operational procedures.
- Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
- Provide technical guidance and training to Cyber Security Analysts.
- Leverage Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance investigation and reporting efficiency.
RequirementsWhat We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Hunting.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies and Entra ID.
- Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Proficiency in KQL query development and security event analysis.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Fluent English.
BenefitsWhat We OfferOne-year assignment with flexibility in the engagement model
- Fixed-term employment contract: PLN gross per year 155.000 - 170.000
- B2B consultancy contract: PLN gross per year 180.000 - 204.000
Access to best-in-class security training platform
Eligibility for security certification on a regular basis
Medical cover package