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US Tech Solutions · 23 hours ago

Cyber Security Analyst - W2

Chicago, IL

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$45/hr - $48/hr

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a Cyber Security Analyst to lead the cybersecurity team, develop and execute cybersecurity strategies, and manage Microsoft Security Operations. The role involves threat management, compliance, and promoting security awareness across the organization.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Pooja R.

Responsibilities

Microsoft stack exp – Purview, Defender, Sentinel

Cyber Security background

Cyber operations

Need Lead resource

Azure AD and Entra I’d exp must have

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

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

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

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

Promote security awareness across the organization through training and communication

Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and Microsoft security innovations

Qualification

Microsoft stackCyber Security backgroundAzure ADMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft SentinelData governanceIncident responseRisk assessmentsSecurity awarenessLeadership

Required

Microsoft stack exp – Purview, Defender, Sentinel

Cyber Security background

Cyber operations

Need Lead resource

Azure AD and Entra ID exp must have

Lead the cybersecurity team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management

Develop and execute the organization's cybersecurity strategy aligned with business goals