Senior Cyber Security Analyst

TL;DR

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Microsoft Sentinel/MDR): Establishing and growing a Dutch-speaking SOC in Amsterdam by leading advanced threat investigations, threat hunting, and incident response for Dutch customers with an accent on Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and MITRE ATT&CK. Focus on detection engineering (rules tuning, automation, SOAR), mentoring L1 analysts, and improving SOC processes and service maturity.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands | Work Arrangement: On-site | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for Netherlands | Language Requirements: Fluent/professional Dutch and English (written and verbal)

Company

hirify.global is a global provider of software and cloud solutions.

What you will do

• Lead complex security investigations, root cause analyses, and incident response engagements for enterprise customers.
• Perform advanced threat hunting and analyze attacker behaviors using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Develop and optimize detection rules, alert tuning, automation, and SOAR capabilities to strengthen security operations.
• Support threat intelligence initiatives and continuously improve monitoring and detection effectiveness.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for L1 analysts, providing guidance, mentoring, and technical leadership.
• Deliver customer-facing incident briefings in Dutch and contribute to Monthly Service Reviews while helping scale the Dutch SOC.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in a senior SOC, MDR, or cybersecurity operations role, including investigation of high-severity security incidents.
• Proven experience managing customer-facing security incidents and communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, and Kusto Query Language (KQL).
• Hands-on experience with incident response, forensic investigations, threat hunting, and using threat intelligence to identify and mitigate risks.
• Knowledge of security automation, SOAR capabilities, cloud security, and identity protection best practices.
• Fluent/professional Dutch and English (written and verbal) and valid working visa for Netherlands.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with leading-edge cybersecurity technologies and enterprise customers.
• Structured development opportunities and an annual training budget.
• Competitive time-off benefits, including additional company leave and support during key life events.
• Wellbeing and mental-health support, including access to coaching and mindfulness offers.
• Mobility options such as public transport solutions, bike leasing, or company car eligibility.
• Vibrant office environment with regular team events and facilities.