Sr IT Cyber Defense Analyst

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr IT Cyber Defense Analyst based in India. Join a cybersecurity team focused on protecting critical IT environments through advanced threat detection, incident response, and AI-enabled security operations. As a Senior IT Cyber Defense Analyst and Shift Lead, you will oversee day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, coordinate investigations, and guide analysts in responding to evolving cyber threats. You will leverage technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms to strengthen security monitoring and detection capabilities. By combining threat hunting, automation, and AI-assisted investigations, you will help improve operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy and human oversight. Working closely with incident response, infrastructure, network, endpoint, and cloud teams, you will drive timely containment, remediation, and recovery. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced cybersecurity professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to lead a 24/7 security operations team.