Security Operations Analyst & Privacy
London / Hybrid
Up to £600 day outside IR35
Initial 6 Month Contract
This role is roughly:
- 2/3 Security Operations
- 1/3 Privacy Operations
We’re supporting a leading organisation looking to hire a Senior Security & Privacy Operations Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity and privacy function in London.
This is a hands-on role sitting across both Security Operations and Privacy Operations. The client is specifically looking for someone with strong experience across: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Security Operations / Incident Response, Operational Privacy & Data Protection processes
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate security incident triage, investigation, and response activities
- Enhance Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview environments
- Drive threat hunting and operational security improvement initiatives
- Support vulnerability management, remediation tracking, and control assurance activities
- Assist with privacy operations, including SARs, DSRs, DPIAs, and data governance processes
- Develop and improve operational playbooks, workflows, and automation processes
Tech Environment
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR)
- Microsoft Purview
- Logic Apps / Security Automation
- Security Operations / Incident Response
- GDPR / Privacy Operations
What They’re Looking For
- Strong experience within Security Operations, Cyber Defence, or Security Engineering environments alongside Privacy Operations
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) and Microsoft Purview
- Previous experience working with Microsoft security technologies in enterprise environments
- Hands-on incident response and threat investigation capability
- Exposure to GDPR/privacy operations and data protection processes