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Secuity Analyst, (Contract)

Macmillan

EngineeringContract$35 - $45 / hour
Location
United States (Remote)
Posted
June 26, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

Our team is looking for a Security Analyst contractor for a 3-month project. This role is crucial for rapidly assessing, isolating, and mitigating security threats, requiring decisive action during high-risk events. You will collaborate closely with IT, security, and leadership to ensure a coordinated response and adapt to emerging threats by refining security strategies. Clear documentation and reporting of findings will be essential.

Responsibilities

  • Rapid Incident Response: Quickly assess, isolate, and mitigate security threats.
  • Decision-Making Under Pressure: Make critical security decisions during high-risk events.
  • Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with IT, security, and leadership to ensure a coordinated response.
  • Adaptability: Adjust to emerging threats and refine security strategies as needed.
  • Clear Documentation & Reporting: Deliver concise security reports and actionable insights.
  • Incident Investigation & Threat Hunting: Analyze security alerts, perform advanced hunting, and escalate high-risk incidents.
  • Security Policy Tuning: Adjust detection rules, refine access controls, and optimize security settings.
  • Data Analysis & Trend Identification: Review logs, identify security trends, and compile findings into actionable reports.
  • Technical Communication: Document and present findings to security teams, IT personnel, and executive leadership.
  • Automation & Scripting (Preferred): Familiarity with PowerShell, KQL, or Python for security automation and custom detections.

Requirements

  • Threat Detection & Response: Strong understanding of Microsoft Defender XDR, including malware detection, threat hunting, and automated response.
  • Identity Security & Access Management: Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, including Conditional Access Policies, MFA, and privilege escalation monitoring.
  • Data Security & Insider Threat Detection: Familiarity with Varonis for file access monitoring, data exfiltration detection, and insider threat response.
  • Phishing & Email Security: Knowledge of Google Admin Console for phishing email investigations, domain blocking, and attachment scanning.
  • Incident Investigation & Reporting: Understanding of security log analysis, SIEM investigations, and security reporting best practices.

Ideal Candidate Experience

  • 3+ years in cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, or security engineering.
  • Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Varonis, and Google Admin Console preferred.
  • Incident response and forensic analysis experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with the ServiceNow ticketing system is preferred.

Application Information

  • The contractor will be hired through a third party, Noor.
  • This role will have an hourly rate of $35-$45/hour.