EDR Operations Analyst

Role: EDR Operations Analyst

Location: Cheltenham (hybrid role 2 days on site)

Career Level: Analyst/ Senior Analyst

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of security clearance which typically requires 5 years continuous UK address history, usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

Role Purpose

The EDR Operations Analyst provides first-line support across endpoint security operations and IT Service Desk activities. The role is responsible for triaging low-priority Microsoft Defender alerts, performing routine EDR platform administration, managing service tickets, and escalating security incidents where appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Level 1 triage of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint alerts.

• Investigate and close low-risk alerts in line with documented procedures.

• Escalate suspicious or complex incidents to senior analysts or the client.

• Carry out routine EDR administration, including device management and user access requests.

• Manage and resolve IT Service Desk tickets within agreed SLAs.

• Provide first-line support to end users and maintain accurate ticket records.

• Follow established operational and security procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in an IT Service Desk, IT Support, or similar support environment.

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or another EDR platform.

• Understanding of basic cybersecurity and incident triage concepts.

• Experience working with ticketing/ITSM systems.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Ability to prioritise workload and follow documented processes.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience within a SOC or cybersecurity team.

• Exposure to Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, or Microsoft 365 Security tools.

• Knowledge of endpoint security technologies.

• ITIL Foundation, SC-900, Security+, or similar certifications.

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