SOC Analyst
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rijswijk - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
14 days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SOC Analysts are responsible for managing and resolving security incidents that are escalated from Junior SOC Analysts. They work closely with junior team members to guide incident analysis perform deeper investigations to assess business impact and recommend actions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In this role SOC Analysts act as the link between Junior and Senior SOC Analysts ensuring smooth communication and effective coordination across the team. They also play a key part in maintaining and improving SOC tools processes procedures and automation to strengthen the organisations overall security posture.
This is a critical position within the security function requiring strong technical expertise excellent analytical skills and the ability to support and mentor less experienced analysts.
For those seeking a challenging and rewarding career in IT security the SOC Analyst role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and investigate security incidents escalated from Junior SOC Analysts.
- Perform deeper incident analysis and determine impact and recommended actions.
- Prioritise classify and assign incoming alerts.
- Create and refine alert policies to reduce noise.
- Conduct periodic threat hunting on lowerpriority alerts.
- Maintain and optimise SOC tools processes and documentation.
- Prepare clear incident reports and case templates.
- Support and mentor Junior SOC Analysts.
Skills Knowledge & Expertise
Skills & Experience
- Experience: 24 years in a relevant security or SOC role
- Education: Bachelors degree or higher
- Security Knowledge: Advanced understanding of cybersecurity concepts and practices
- Programming / Scripting: Basic proficiency
- Security Tools: Advanced experience with common SOC and security monitoring tools
Core Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset with critical thinking skills
- High level of accuracy and ability to prioritise workload
- Customerfocused approach; acts as an ambassador for the business
- Collaborative working style with strong organisational awareness
- Commitment to personal development
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- High integrity and professionalism
Job Benefits
- You will be working in a place at the top of cyber security where your ideas are valued. You cannot always tell people the details about your work but you can tell them that you contribute to a safer society.
- We also offer you:
- A good salary that matches the things you have already done and will do.
- A favourable pension scheme twenty-six vacation days (4 mandatory days off) and 8% holiday pay for a full-time contract.
- Many development opportunities: you can gain and share knowledge through training courses TechTalks events and our own Fox Academy.
- A laptop and business phone. Do you use your own phone Then you will receive an allowance of up to 25.
- An allowance for your internet at home of up to 40 and a working from home allowance.
- A performance bonus and profit sharing because we value your effort.
Required Experience:
IC
