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Cyber Security Analyst - Defender XDR Specialist | Warsaw (Full Remote)

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The full posting

Our Purpose

Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life

About us

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Through our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 46,000 colleagues in more than 100 countries, we deliver innovative Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions that help our customers operate safely and sustainably.

Team & Role Overview

We are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst – Defender XDR Specialist to join our Global Cyber Security team.

In this role, you will act as the subject matter expert for Microsoft Defender XDR technologies, supporting security operations, incident response, threat hunting activities, and the continuous improvement of our cyber security capabilities. You will also play a key role in mentoring colleagues and driving the adoption of Microsoft security solutions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as SME for Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Servers, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender for Identity, and Security Copilot.
  • Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents across endpoint, identity, email, server, and cloud environments.
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting using Advanced Hunting and KQL.
  • Develop and optimize detections, playbooks, and operational procedures.
  • Support vulnerability management and remediation activities.
  • Provide technical guidance and training to Cyber Security Analysts.
  • Leverage Microsoft Security Copilot to enhance investigation and reporting efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Hunting.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR technologies and Entra ID.
  • Strong knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Proficiency in KQL query development and security event analysis.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Fluent English.​

What We Offer

One-year assignment with flexibility in the engagement model

  • Fixed-term employment contract: PLN gross per year 155.000 - 170.000
  • B2B consultancy contract: PLN gross per year 180.000 - 204.000

Access to best-in-class security training platform

Eligibility for security certification on a regular basis

Medical cover package

Multisport

Where you can be based

This position is 100% remote and open to applicants based in Poland.

Text as Intertek published it; last compared with the original on 14 Nov 2026.

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The application

Your details and CV, then 2 questions (1 written).

Keep these to handCVCover letter (optional)
  1. 1.
    Do you have hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, incident response and threat-hunting activities in an enterprise environment? Please describe your level of autonomy and provide an example.Written answer
  2. 2.
    Which engagement model would you be willing to consider for this opportunity?Choose one: 6539971 · 6539972 · 6539973

Taken from Intertek's application form as it stood on 14 Nov 2026.

The employer: Intertek

Intertek tests, inspects and certifies products and operations for industry worldwide; its one security opening is a remote Microsoft Defender XDR analyst in Poland.

Pay and benefits: An in-house security operations post on the group's own cyber team, worked remotely from Poland.

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