Cyber Security Analyst (Azure)

Job Description A travel client based in Woodland Hills is seeking a Level 2 Cyber Security Analyst to join their cybersecurity team, which consists of approximately ten members, including analysts, engineers, and project managers. This role is integral to identifying, analyzing, and responding to security incidents across the organization's Azure-based environment. Key responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, conducting in-depth investigations, and escalating complex threats when necessary. The cloud infrastructure is centered on Microsoft Azure and includes tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Microsoft Baseline Environment (MBE), among others. The analyst will be responsible for executing KQL queries and performing threat hunting within the Microsoft ecosystem. A strong foundation in Azure security services, SIEM tools, and network security principles is essential. The roleu2019s time allocation is approximately: u2022 30% incident response (with a 1-hour SLA) u2022 30% validating security posture and risk levels with cross-functional teams u2022 20% monitoring the InfoSec mailbox to identify phishing attempts and end-user reports (1-hour SLA) u2022 20% supporting ongoing security projects While critical incidents are rare, they carry a 15-minute SLA. Projects may include achieving NIST 3.0 compliance, enhancing documentation standards, implementing Azure security plugins, and more. This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence in Woodland Hills, CA three days per weeku2014Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: Skills and Requirements u2022 3+ years of cybersecurity experience, specifically in Azure security/Microsoft Sentinel environments u2022 Proficiency with KQL queries for data exploration, anomaly detection, and pattern analysis (in Sentinel) u25cb (Queries and table questions will come up on the interview) Advanced threat hunting - part of Microsoft Defender for cloud apps u2022 Exposure to NIST 3.0 framework u2022 Experience with PCI audits u2022 Azure certifications u2022 Experience with AWS CloudWatch and CloudTrail u2022 Solid understanding of networking, virtual machines, and experience with Palo Alto firewalls Strong documentation and project management skills using tools like Jira, SharePoint, and ServiceNow u2022 Experience in enterprise-scale environments (any industry)

Created: 2026-04-24