Security Analyst 1

Job Description
Possible overtime if security incident occurs. Shift Hours are subject to agreed upon candidate and supervisor approval. Flexible. Las Vegas candidates are also welcome for 4615 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

Security Analyst - Carson City, NV

Position Overview

The Security Analyst plays a key role in safeguarding the organization's information systems by proactively identifying, investigating, and responding to threats across the enterprise security stack. This position specializes in threat hunting within Microsoft Defender XDR , Microsoft Sentinel , and Microsoft Security for Copilot , leveraging advanced telemetry, analytics, and automation capabilities to detect and mitigate cyber threats. The analyst will collaborate closely with IT, security operations, and leadership to enhance detection capabilities, strengthen security posture, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Conductproactive threat hunting across Defender XDR, Sentinel, and MicrosoftSecurity for Copilot.
• Analyzesecurity events, alerts, and anomalies to identify malicious activity,suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
• Develop andrefine hunting queries, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
• Investigateendpoint, identity, email, and cloud signals to identify patterns ofcompromise or emerging threats.
• Performdeep-dive analysis of incidents, prepare findings, and recommendmitigation strategies.
• Collaboratewith SOC personnel, IT system owners, and leadership to coordinateresponse and remediation.
• Leverage SIEM,XDR, and AI-assisted security tools to improve detection accuracy andreduce false positives.
• Maintainawareness of current threat actors, TTPs, and industry trends.
• Contribute tothe enhancement of dashboards, analytics, and automation used forreal-time monitoring.
• Supportinternal security reporting, documentation, and compliance as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3years of experience in Information Security with a strong emphasis on threat huntingand security analytics.
• Hands-onexperience using Microsoft Defender XDR , Microsoft Sentinel ,and/or Copilot for Security.
• Strongunderstanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud log sources, telemetry, andsecurity events.
• Ability tointerpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience withincident response, vulnerability analysis, and threat intelligenceconcepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificationssuch as CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Azure Security , or similar areconsidered a plus, but equivalent real-world experience is stronglyvalued.
• Experienceworking in SOC environments or with SIEM/XDR technologies.
• Familiaritywith Zero Trust principles, identity security, and cloud securityoperations.

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Location: Carson City,NV or Las Vegas, NV
• Travel: Minimal;occasional travel may be required.