Senior Cybersecurity Specialist
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist to manage and monitor Microsoft Defender XDR on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will perform vulnerability analysis, technical assessments, and escalate issues as needed.
* Responsibilities:
* Manage and monitor Microsoft Defender XDR on a daily basis.
* Perform vulnerability analysis and technical assessments.
* Escalate issues as needed.
* Conduct daily check-ins and maintain detailed team logs.
* Prepare and deliver weekly cybersecurity reports to senior leadership.
* Update and maintain the organisation's risk register.
* Produce clear reports and presentations for senior management.
* Carry out risk management for new solutions and initiatives.
* Ensure existing policies, procedures, and controls are adhered to and updated where required.
* Work with a team of 12–15 on the service desk.
* Engage with senior stakeholders including the Head of ICT, Senior Network Administrator, and Information Security Officer.
* Provide guidance to the wider ICT function as they transition towards an MSP model.
* Support ongoing projects such as Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity, cloud migration (ExpressRoute, Azure Landing Zones), and legacy system security.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in Microsoft Defender XDR.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
* Hands-on cybersecurity analyst skills with the ability to also operate strategically.
* Experience producing reports and presenting to senior management.
* Familiarity with DR/BCM, cloud migration, and Azure environments.
* Strong knowledge of risk management and security frameworks.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Key Skills:
* Cloud Security
* Cybersecurity Analytics
* Risk Management
* Compliance
* IT Service Management
* Communication
* Leadership