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Apptoza Inc.

Security Operations Center Analyst

Hybrid

Alberta, Canada

Freelance

09-03-2026

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Communication Incident Response Cloud Security Microsoft 365 Research Azure AWS Analytics Power Automate

Job Specifications

Hi,

Hope you are doing Great.

We are hiring for a SOC Analyst role in Calgary, AB (3 days onsite per week) on a Contract basis.

If you are fine with below job description, please share me your updated resume.

#SOCAnalyst

Location: Calgary, AB (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Job Type: Contract

Role Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain Microsoft Sentinel workspaces across multicloud environments.

Configure and manage Sentinel data connectors.

Automate incident response workflows using Logic Apps and Sentinel playbooks.

Develop and optimize KQL queries for log analytics and threat hunting.

Implement custom rules| alerts| and analytics for proactive detection.

Ensure seamless ingestion of telemetry from diverse cloud services.

Automate repetitive SOC tasks to enhance operational efficiency.

Manage Sentinel dashboards and reporting for SOC visibility.

Troubleshoot connector issues and optimize ingestion pipelines.

Collaborate with cloud teams to secure Azure and hybrid workloads.

Document automation processes| playbooks| and connector configurations.

Provide guidance on Sentinel best practices and cloud security posture.

Proficient in Microsoft 365 administration and security configurations.

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Provide technical guidance for clients| team members and stakeholders on Microsoft Purview capabilities and best practices

Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC automation and administration processes.

Resolves customer issues through problem solving| collaboration| and research. May take escalated issues as needed. Documents technical work and research.

Performs in-depth product troubleshooting and remediation when needed.

Collaborates on cross-team and cross-product technical issues by working with resources from other groups as needed to resolve moderately complex customer issues

Keywords/Essential Skills:

OT SOC operations| Microsoft Sentinel administration| automation with Logic Appsplaybooks| cloud security (Azure AWS)| KQL| Microsoft Sentinel| Microsoft Defender (for Endpoint Cloud Identity)| Azure Security Center| Office 365 Security Compliance| and Power Automate Logic Apps for automation

Key Skills:

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Regards

Rakesh Ummadi

Apptoza Inc

647-557-6949

Rakesh@apptoza.com

Website: www.apptoza.com

About the Company

Apptoza is a boutique IT service provider, offering a comprehensive range of IT services and solutions. We take pride in delivering excellence in IT consulting to businesses of all sizes, from large enterprises to mid-sized and small businesses. Founded by a team of seasoned IT professionals, Apptoza provides the expertise and leadership necessary to drive successful IT projects and help companies achieve their strategic goals. Whether you require full-scale IT project execution, application management services, or short-ter... Know more