Associate Security Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Associate Security Engineer to support and oversee Level 1 and Level 2 security operations within our cybersecurity team.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, managing incident response activities, and ensuring smooth day-to-day security operations using Microsoft security technologies. You will also play a key role in maintaining service quality, adhering to SLAs, and coordinating with internal teams and customers during security incidents.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day L1/L2 security operations, including triage, investigation, remediation, and escalation
• Monitor/review alerts and incidents in Microsoft security tools (Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Sentinel)
• Ensure SLA adherence and strong ticket quality (documentation, work notes, required details)
• Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and Microsoft during incidents and resolutions
• Support threat detection/response and maintain/improve playbooks and SOPs
• Guide and coach junior analysts on best practices and service quality

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Cybersecurity (or related field) 1-2 years' experience in SOC/security operations
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
• Knowledge of incident response, threat analysis, monitoring, and alert triage
• Experience with ticketing tools and SLA-driven environments
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to coordinate across teams/customers
• Preferred: SC-200/SC-300/AZ-500, mentoring L1/L2 teams, compliance frameworks familiarity

If you are passionate about cybersecurity operations and eager to grow in a dynamic environment, we invite you to be part of our journey.