• L2 Cyber Security Analyst (Azure)

    Insight Global (Woodland Hills, CA)


    Job Description

    A travel client based in Woodland Hills is seeking a Level 2 Cyber Security Analyst to join their cybersecurity team, which consists of approximately ten members, including analysts, engineers, and project managers. This role is integral to identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across the organization's Azure-based environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, conducting in-depth investigations, and escalating complex threats when necessary. The cloud infrastructure is centered on Microsoft Azure and includes tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Baseline Environment (MBE), among others. The analyst will be responsible for executing KQL queries and performing threat hunting within the Microsoft ecosystem. A strong foundation in Azure security services, SIEM tools, and network security principles is essential.

    The roles time allocation is approximately:

    30% incident response (with a 1-hour SLA)

     

    30% validating security posture and risk levels with cross-functional teams

     

    20% monitoring the InfoSec mailbox to identify phishing attempts and end-user reports (1-hour SLA)

     

    20% supporting ongoing security projects

     

    While critical incidents are rare, they carry a 15-minute SLA. Projects may include achieving NIST 3.0 compliance, enhancing documentation standards, implementing Azure security plugins, and more. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence in Woodland Hills, CA three days per weekMonday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

     

    We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

     

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    Skills and Requirements

     

    5+ years of cybersecurity experience, specifically in Azure/Microsoft Sentinel environments

     

    Proficiency with KQL queries for data exploration, anomaly detection, and pattern analysis

     

    Solid understanding of networking, virtual machines, and experience with Palo Alto firewalls

     

    Strong documentation and project management skills using tools like Jira, SharePoint, and ServiceNow

     

    Familiarity with the NIST cybersecurity framework

     

    Experience in enterprise-scale environments (any industry) Exposure to NIST 3.0

     

    Experience with PCI audits

     

    Azure certifications

    Experience with AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].