L3 SOC Analyst – Dublin
Job: Senior L3 SOC Analyst
Duration: 6-Month Rolling Contract
Location: Dublin Hybrid – 2/3 days onsite per week
Day Rate: €400-530 p/d
Alldus is partnering with a leading financial services client in Dublin to secure a highly skilled Level 3 (L3) SOC Analyst for a critical, long-term contract engagement. This is an exceptional opportunity for a Microsoft Security expert to take ownership of the client’s Microsoft Sentinel environment and drive advanced Threat Hunting and Incident Response capabilities.
The Opportunity: L3 SOC Analyst – Microsoft Sentinel Specialist
As the L3 SOC Analyst, you will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and the final escalation point for all security incidents. This role is not just about monitoring; it’s about architecting, optimizing, and leading. You will be instrumental in maturing the client’s Security Operations Center (SOC) function, leveraging the full power of the Microsoft Security suite.
Key Responsibilities:
- Microsoft Sentinel Ownership: Act as the primary technical lead for the MS Sentinel platform, focusing on advanced configuration, optimization, and maintenance.
- Advanced Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for sophisticated threats across the environment using Kusto Query Language (KQL) and custom analytics rules.
- Incident Response (IR) Leadership: Lead complex security incident investigations, providing deep technical analysis and coordinating remediation efforts with internal teams.
- SOAR Implementation: Develop and implement Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) playbooks within Sentinel using Azure Logic Apps or Power Automate to enhance efficiency.
- Mentorship & Escalation: Provide expert guidance and mentorship to L1/L2 analysts, serving as the definitive escalation point for challenging security events.
- Reporting: Generate highquality, actionable reports on security posture, incident trends, and threat intelligence.
If you are interested in learning more, please share an updated CV and a member of the Alldus team will be in touch.
Note: Visa sponsorship not provided.
Essential Skills & Experience (SEO Keywords)
To be successful in this role, you must possess a deep, demonstrable expertise in the following areas:
| Category | Required Expertise | SEO Keywords |
| SIEM/SOAR | Microsoft Sentinel (Advanced deployment, tuning, and management) | Microsoft Sentinel, MS Sentinel, SIEM, SOAR, Azure Security |
| Query Language | Expert proficiency in Kusto Query Language (KQL) | KQL, Kusto, Log Analytics, Data Analysis |
| Microsoft XDR | Strong experience with the Microsoft Defender suite (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365) | Microsoft Defender XDR, EDR, Cloud Security, Azure AD |
| SOC Experience | Minimum 5 years in a Security Operations Center environment, with significant L3 experience | L3 SOC Analyst, Senior Cybersecurity, Threat Hunting, Incident Response |
| Certifications (Desirable) | SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst), AZ-500, CISSP, GIAC | SC-200, AZ-500, CISSP, GIAC, Information Security |
Keywords for Recruiter Search: L3 SOC Analyst, Microsoft Sentinel, MS Sentinel, KQL, Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Dublin, Contract, Day Rate, Hybrid, Microsoft Defender XDR, Azure Security, SC-200, Senior Cybersecurity.
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