Senior Security Analyst Leeds Hybrid Working Microsoft Security Defender XDR Sentinel KQL I''m working with an exciting new client looking to add several experienced Senior Security Analysts to a high-performing SOC team supporting a regulated enterprise environment. This is a genuinely hands-on SOC role where you''ll own security incidents from detection through to resolution while also driving proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management and continuous security improvements. Hybrid Working on Shift.Office: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Leeds)Home: Tuesday, Thursday, nights, weekends and bank holidaysWhat you''ll be doingInvestigating and responding to complex cyber security incidentsThreat hunting across Microsoft Defender XDR and Microsoft SentinelUsing KQL to investigate alerts and identify root causeWorking closely with Infrastructure, Cloud and Security Engineering teamsRunning proactive security activities, including vulnerability scanning and security validationImproving detection rules and strengthening the overall security posture What we''re looking forStrong commercial experience with Microsoft Defender XDRStrong experience using Microsoft SentinelExcellent KQL query writing and investigation skillsProven experience within a SOC or Security Operations environmentExperience handling incidents from investigation through to remediationKnowledge of hybrid Microsoft environments (Azure and on-prem)Ability to work independently and make sound technical ..... full job details .....