Senior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Deep-dive investigation, advanced analysis, and resolution of security incidents with an accent on contextual threat analysis, enrichment, and remediation. Focus on improving detection and response processes and collaborating with engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid in Budapest, Hungary

Company

hirify.global is a global technology and consulting corporation, renowned for its advancements in hybrid cloud, AI, quantum computing, and blockchain.

What you will do

• Validate escalations, create accurate incidents, and analyze complex cases from the CDC Hotline & Mailbox.
• Conduct advanced phishing/malware analysis using sandboxing, threat intelligence, and enrichment tools.
• Perform in-depth triage and investigation of CrowdStrike incidents, correlating alerts and taking pre-approved remediation actions.
• Analyze suspicious emails flagged by EOP, define and initiate mitigation measures, and escalate critical events.
• Independently analyze SIEM alerts (Microsoft Sentinel), conduct root-cause analysis, and propose detection improvements.
• Mentor L1 analysts and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance detection rules and SOPs.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of cyber kill chain, MITRE ATT&CK, and incident response methodologies.
• Proficiency with SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel), EDR (CrowdStrike), and SOAR automation workflows.
• Hands-on experience with e-mail security, sandboxing, and phishing analysis.
• Knowledge of malware behavior, threat intelligence sources, and IOC enrichment.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to handle complex cases.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2–5 years of SOC analyst or incident response experience required.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Security certifications (e.g., GIAC GCIH, Microsoft SC-200, CySA+, or similar).

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to learn and develop your career within a global technology leader.
• Encouragement to be courageous, experiment, and provide continuous feedback in a trusted environment.
• Supportive environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
• Focus on collaboration, innovation, and client success, striving to be a catalyst for progress.
• Commitment to being a responsible technology innovator and an equal-opportunity employer.
• Flexible working patterns may be available; discuss with the recruitment team.