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Microsoft Certified Engineer – Security Operations Analyst
Overture Rede Wednesday, 21 January 2026 1Job Summary
Job Title: Microsoft Certified Engineer – Security Operations Analyst Location: Africa (Onsite & Remote) Experience: 3–5 Years Job Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a Microsoft Certified Engineer with strong expertise in security operations and threat detection using Microsoft security platforms. The ideal candidate will be certified in SC-200: Security Operations Analyst and will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to security threats across Microsoft 365 and Azure environments. Key Responsibilities: • Monitor and respond to security incidents using Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. • Investigate alerts related to endpoints, identities, email, and cloud applications. • Perform threat hunting and advanced investigations across Microsoft security tools. • Configure and tune detection rules, analytics, and alerting in Microsoft Sentinel. • Develop and maintain incident response play books and automation (Logic Apps). • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend remediation actions. • Collaborate with infrastructure, identity, and cloud teams to improve security posture. • Maintain security documentation, reports, and operational procedures. Required Qualifications & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. • 3–5 years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) or security operations roles. • Required certification: • SC-200: Security Operations Analyst • Hands-on experience with: • Microsoft 365 Defender (Defender for Endpoint, Identity, Office 365, Cloud Apps) • Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) • Strong understanding of incident response, threat detection, and log analysis.Requirements
Experience with KQL (Kusto Query Language).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust security principles.
• ITIL or formal incident management experience
Benefits
Very high demand roleClear career progression
Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
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