Are you an expert in Azure security stack? Or are you experienced with Azure cloud platform and willing to learn more about Azure security?

We are seeking an Azure XDR expert to join our growing XDR security team. The Azure XDR expert will be part of a team implementing and maintaining the Azure XDR based services for our clients. 

Your daily routines will be:

• Manage your client’s XDR framework via Microsoft 365 Defender portal
• Analyse client’s environment configuration and security posture
• Recommend and help implement client’s security posture improvements
• Create reports and hold regularly Azure XDR related operative meetings with your clients

What we wish from you

You may have a background in Azure cloud platform and/or IT security. You have an interest in modern enterprise (Cloud, infrastructure, workstations, servers) pro-active security. Further, general knowledge of Microsoft enterprise IT infrastructure components is needed for this position.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Azure XDR systems and an understanding of Microsoft Azure security solutions for threat detection, incident response and security posture with Microsoft 365 Defender portal and Microsoft Endpoint Manager. 

To be able to succeed in this position, you will need:

• Passion for cybersecurity issues
• Positive “People attitude” and willingness to work daily with customers
• “Service attitude” and willingness to develop and enhance continuous services
• Prudence especially in schedules and in timelines

• Ability to learn and adapt what you have learned
• Experience in teamwork and taking responsibility of your own work
• Ability to communicate fluently (spoken and written) with customers and colleagues in Finnish and in English
• Azure Cloud experience with at least some of the Azure based security services and tools, such as: Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender Office 365, Azure AD Identity Protection, Defender Anti-virus, Defender for Cloud.

You are not afraid of new stuff and rather think, that relentlessly honing your skills and expertise is the key for long term success. Previous work experience in information security and e.g. Azure cloud certifications, are considered advantages, but not necessities.  

What we offer

Nixu is a place where you can find meaningful work, have fun, be inspired and respected. With us you will have the opportunity to gain experience from multiple areas of cyber security and business understanding of several industries. You will get the full support from our other information security teams.

At Nixu we believe in the culture of empowerment and we value professionalism in all of its dimensions. Our organization model supports sharing knowledge, working and learning without unit barriers.

At Nixu we strive for diversity. It allows us to embrace individual differences and find strength in them. We hope that it´s clear to us all working at Nixu that discrimination is not a behavior we tolerate internally, in recruitment situations of from our customers. We are all different, but equal.

We offer you the opportunity to work in a leading cyber security company where you find opportunities for professional development and means to balance professional challenges with your personal life.

Apply now!

We are waiting for your application! To apply please create a profile in our recruitment system and attach you CV, cover letter and salary expectations. 

We are looking future professional for permanent and full-time positions mainly located at Espoo, Finland.

Need more information?

Should you have any questions regarding this position, please reach out to

• Technical questions, MS XDR subject matter expert Tommi Äijälä
  • Phone +358 40 820 5032 (on Thursdays 15:00-17:00) or via email tommi.aijala(at)nixu.com.
• Other employment related questions, Juha Fiskari
  • Phone +358 40 580 8539 (on Wednesdays 15:00-17:00) or via email juha.fiskari(at)nixu.com.

If everything is clear, go ahead and apply immediately! We will start interviewing as soon as possible and are striving for a quick hiring decision.

Since we are working with security for security-conscious companies and
organizations, we will do security background checks as part of the
recruitment process.