Information Security Analyst

100% onsite in Carson City or Las Vegas( Need Local Candidate)

Security Analyst – 

12 Months Contract

W2 Role 

Closing Date- 8/26/2026

Interview in person only

Possible overtime if security incident occurs. Shift Hours are subject to agreed upon candidate and supervisor approval. Flexible. Las Vegas candidates are also welcome for 4615 W Sunset Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

 Key Responsibilities

Conduct proactive threat hunting across Defender XDR, Sentinel, and Microsoft Security for Copilot.
Analyze security events, alerts, and anomalies to identify malicious activity, suspicious behavior, or policy violations.
Develop and refine hunting queries, detection rules, analytics, and playbooks.
Investigate endpoint, identity, email, and cloud signals to identify patterns of compromise or emerging threats.
Perform deep-dive analysis of incidents, prepare findings, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with SOC personnel, IT system owners, and leadership to coordinate response and remediation.
Leverage SIEM, XDR, and AI-assisted security tools to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
Maintain awareness of current threat actors, TTPs, and industry trends.
Contribute to the enhancement of dashboards, analytics, and automation used for real-time monitoring.
Support internal security reporting, documentation, and compliance as needed.
 

Minimum Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in Information Security with a strong emphasis on threat hunting and security analytics.
Hands-on experience using Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, and/or Copilot for Security.
Strong understanding of Windows, Linux, and cloud log sources, telemetry, and security events.
Ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate findings clearly.
Experience with incident response, vulnerability analysis, and threat intelligence concepts.