SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Managing and resolving security incidents escalated from junior analysts, with an accent on deeper analysis to determine business impact and provide mitigation recommendations. Focus on maintaining and optimizing SOC tools, processes, and automation, while supporting junior team members.

Location: Delft (Netherlands)

Company

Fox-IT, part of hirify.global, is a cybersecurity firm committed to making society safer through technical and innovative solutions for organizations where cybersecurity is paramount.

What you will do

• Manage and resolve security incidents escalated by Junior SOC Analysts.
• Conduct deep analysis of incidents to assess business impact and recommend mitigation.
• Maintain and optimize SOC tools, processes, procedures, and automation.
• Prioritize and assign incoming incidents, classifying true and false positives.
• Investigate incidents, document findings, and correlate solutions for customers.
• Create Alert Policies to filter noise and perform periodic threat hunting.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-4 years as a SOC Analyst.
• Educational level: Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Advanced security knowledge and tooling knowledge.
• Basic programming/scripting skills.
• Strong analytical mindset, critical thinking, and prioritization skills.
• English: B2 required (Oral & Written communication).

Nice to have

• Certifications: OSINT, Splunk Core/Power User, Microsoft SC-900/SC-200.

Culture & Benefits

• Work at the top of cyber security, contributing to a safer society.
• Favorable pension scheme, 26 vacation days (+4 mandatory days), and 8% holiday pay.
• Extensive development opportunities through training, TechTalks, events, and Fox Academy.
• Provided laptop and business phone, or an allowance for your own phone.
• Allowance for home internet and working from home allowance.
• Performance bonus and profit sharing.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed, and matching candidates are contacted.
• An extensive screening is part of the employment start.