Junior Microsoft Security Analyst

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Avanade UK is looking to hire a Junior Microsoft Security Analyst for our UK Security Consulting practice.

About the role

Working on some of the largest and leading-edge projects; the role of the Microsoft Security Analyst is to provide 2nd and 3rd line Microsoft Security support expertise to our customers.

The Microsoft Security Analyst role requires a good understand and some experience in the Microsoft Security Ecosystem, with candidates demonstrating up to 1 years Microsoft Security support experience.

The role involves monitoring, reporting, maintaining and resolving incidents/problems for our clients Microsoft Security applications and also extends to other vendor products for which you will receive training. As a junior member of the team, you will escalate complex incidents/problems to the Microsoft Security Engineers.

The role requires strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills and the candidate must work well as part of a team. The candidate should have knowledge and experience following ITIL practices and have some experience in Incident and Problem management procedures. As a potential member of our growing Security Consulting practice the successful candidate should have some experience and knowledge of the Microsoft Security solution stack and be willing to learn and upskill in a number of Security technology areas.This role would suit a candidate who is looking to start a career in Security Consulting and we are open to candidate with good Infrastructure experience, who are willing to re-skill.

The opportunity for candidates is to grow and develop in a career-focused organisation, whilst working on some of the world's largest and most well-known brands and customers.Experience in at least three of the technologies listed below is preferred:

Active Directory Federation Services

Active Directory Domain Services

Active Directory Certificate Services

Azure AD Connect

Microsoft Identity Manager

Windows Server Operating Systems

Office 365 Tenant Security

Azure Security

Securing Windows Servers and Clients

Azure Security

Office 365 Security

Windows 10 Security

It is desirable that candidates can demonstrate knowledge, experience and ideally hold certifications in the following areas:

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Office365 exams 70-346, 70-347

Microsoft Azure exams 70-532, 70-533

MCSA level certification is desirable

Working as a Microsoft Security Analyst you will be:

Have some experience with three or more of the above security technology areas

Able to use and analyse information to assist incident resolution

Able to use PowerShell to run scripts templates, develop own scripts and share with Operational/ Delivery leadership to improve operational performance across clients

Experienced of and have a strong knowledge of Windows Server/ Active Directory

Able to provide the core hours of service and you will form a part of an on-call rota that is rotated through the team.

Microsoft Security Analyst day to day duties:

Provide 2nd and 3rd line support to our clients

Reduce the flow of incidents to higher level engineers by good validation

Be able to maintain a view of own workload and Identify Incidents that are approaching SLA breach and escalate to Operational Leads for action

Promptly and accurately dispatch the more complex alerts/incidents/problems to Microsoft Security Engineers

Adhere to high standards in regard to work/case notes, including as much relevant detail as possible

Carry out routine maintenance and reporting activities.

About Avanade

Avanade leads in providing innovative digital services, business solutions and design-led experiences for its clients, delivered through the power of people and the Microsoft ecosystem. Our professionals combine technology, business and industry expertise to build and deploy solutions to realize results for clients and their customers. Avanade has 29,000 digitally connected people across 23 countries, bringing clients the best thinking through a collaborative culture that honours diversity and reflects the communities in which we operate. We welcome all and seek talented individuals who can bring their whole self to work, build inclusive teams and encourage diversity inside and outside the organization. Majority owned by Accenture, Avanade was founded in 2000 by Accenture LLP and Microsoft Corporation.