Job Description

Do you know how to stop a sophisticated cyber threat? So do we.

Fortune 500 companies don’t need more cybersecurity; they need better cybersecurity. That's where you come in. Working with us, you can help to protect some of the world's biggest companies and keep their assets safe and secure.

About you

You offer clients the kind of security that will help them sleep well at night. You’re a creative problem solver, always thinking ahead and spotting risks. Like a digital detective, you uncover and prevent cyber threats to protect businesses from risks they may not even know they face. You’re as happy to work independently as you are supporting junior colleagues.

About the role

The Security Analyst is responsible for closely working with enterprise architects and resources to identify and mitigate risks, perform security reviews, design credible security practices, and deliver strategic, creative cloud-based security offerings. The Security Analyst is accountable for securing enterprise information by identifying network and application security requirements, planning, implementing and testing security controls and procedures.

On a typical day, you’ll:

• Monitor the use of computer files or intellectual property to safeguard access to information
• Evaluate vulnerability and threats with clients, regularly performing required audits and tests
• Design and implement security-related tools and services by using and adapting existing methods and procedures
• Communicate with project teams about what’s required for process and technical improvements
• Work towards your team's goals within the strategic direction set by the project
• Travel as needed up to 80%

Your skills

You will know all about Azure security offerings, networking, application services, databases and storage solutions, and love working with Microsoft applications. You’ve probably got a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Information Security, or another relevant field.

• Forward-thinking interpersonal skills; you can persuasively express your point of view whether it’s through a written or face-to-face presentation
• Knowledge of and interest in Microsoft security technologies and strategy
• Some experience with identity and access management principals, architecture and security management or securing network and enterprise cloud applications.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Mobility and Security Suite (EM+S), Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Azure Information Protection (AIP) and Intune • Knowledge of Azure Key Vault, Azure Security Center, OMS

Avanade® Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Avanade prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, military or marital status, genetic information or any other protected status.

Think you can do more with Microsoft? So do we.

We believe in making a genuine human impact in everything we do. We transform businesses, uncover ways technology can improve the way we work and live, and change the world for the better. All this through the power of our people and cutting-edge Microsoft technology. If you want to build your skills, gain unrivaled experience and become the best at what you do, there’s no place better.

Opportunity is everywhere. We’ll help you find it.