Summary
Our customer, a global technology business, is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join their CDC in the Netherlands. Working across multiple high-profile clients, you'll monitor and analyse security events, investigate incidents, and serve as the escalation point for complex threats. This role combines hands-on technical security work with coaching junior analysts and maintaining direct client communication.
Responsibilities
- Proactively monitor security events and identify potential threats across multi-client environments
- Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents using SIEM tools and advanced detection techniques
- Conduct forensic analysis and incident investigations
- Serve as escalation point for first-line analysts on high-impact incidents
- Execute quality control on security analyses, alerts, and client reports to ensure high standards
- Manage operational client contact, providing two-way communication on security operations quality and progress
- Deliver proactive detective and preventive recommendations based on current threats and developments
- Coach and mentor new SOC team members
- Facilitate communication and process improvements between teams within the Cyber Defense Center.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a SOC analyst role within a professional security operations environment
- Hands-on experience with Managed Detection & Response (MDR) services
- Proven experience in forensic analysis and incident investigation
- Experience coaching and mentoring team members
- Fluent Dutch language skills (written and verbal)
- Deep knowledge of network security, log analysis, and attack detection techniques
- Strong proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for client-facing work