Senior Cyber Security Analyst (SOC/CSIRT)

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (SOC/CSIRT): Protecting business customers by managing complex security incidents and defending IT/OT infrastructure with an accent on detection engineering and threat hunting. Focus on automating response processes, integrating threat intelligence, and conducting technical workshops to strengthen digital resilience.

Location: Must be based in Switzerland (Hybrid or Remote options available).

Company

hirify.global is a leading Swiss telecommunications and IT company providing comprehensive digital infrastructure and security services.

What you will do

• Analyze, process, and defend against cyberattacks targeting customer IT and OT infrastructure.
• Handle escalations within the SOC and support the CSIRT in managing complex security incidents.
• Develop analytical use cases and integrate cyber threat intelligence into security systems.
• Perform proactive threat hunting to identify vulnerabilities and threats early.
• Participate in rotating on-call duties for the SOC and CSIRT teams.
• Advise customers directly and facilitate technical workshops such as Tabletop Exercises.

Requirements

• German and English proficiency required (confident communication).
• University degree in computer science, cyber security, or a comparable qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in a cyber defense team (e.g., security analyst or incident responder).
• Programming skills in Python or PowerShell.
• Sound expertise in security concepts including MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and DFIR.
• Must be based in Switzerland for office or home office work.

Nice to have

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, Cortex XDR, Splunk, or ELK stack.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CompTia SecurityX, Blue Team Level 2, CCD, or OSCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support personal needs.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Pleasant working environment with access to the latest technologies.
• Attractive financial benefits and comprehensive employee perks.
• Exposure to agile working methodologies.