SOC Analyst
Start is after long screening (approx. 3 months)

EU Secret screened Splunk knowledge + 1 Year SOC Experience

We are looking for an SOC Analyst to join the team that provides 24x7 on-site SOC services to a major customer in The Hague. You will work within the dedicated Security Operations Centre, carrying out the 24/7 SOC Analyst shifts on-site in The Hague.
You will play a crucial role in the dedicated 24/7 SOC team, closely and directly collaborating with the client. Your expertise is essential for identifying and mitigating risks for our clients, ensuring the highest standards of security monitoring and response.
 
24/7 SOC Analyst Role description
The primary responsibility of the SOC Analyst is carrying out 24/7 shifts onsite in The Hague as part of the dedicated Security Operations Centre for a critical client. The primary shift duties consist of monitoring, triage and analyzing security events and responding to potential security incidents. Besides carrying out the primary shift duties, analysts are responsible for responding to requests made by stakeholders, drafting reports and contributing to the overall maturity and development of the provided SOC services including, but not limited to Continuous Monitoring and Response, Detection Engineering, Vulnerability Management, Threat Hunting and Cyber Threat Intelligence. 

Job requirements:
• + 1-year proven experience as a SOC Analyst carrying out shift duties.
• Willingness to carry out the 24/7 shifts at the Security Operations Centre located on-site at the customer in The Hague.
• Experience with Splunk or similar Security Information and Event Management platforms.
• Successfully obtain the mandatory Personnel Security Clearance after screening by the relevant authorities. 

Required skills:
• Knowledge in and Experience with Continuous Security Monitoring and Response. 
• Knowledge in and Experience with Security Event Analysis and Security Incident 
• Knowledge in and experience with Detection Engineering is a plus.
• Knowledge in and experience with Vulnerability Management is a plus.
• Knowledge in and experience with Threat Hunting is a plus.
• Knowledge in and experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence is a plus.
• Knowledge in and experience with writing and optimizing SPL-queries a plus.
• Relevant certificates e.g. BTL1/BTL2, GIAC GCIH/GSOM, CISSP are a plus

Required Competencies:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving orientated thinking skills
• High degree of commitment and flexibility.
• High level of customer and service-orientation.
• Very good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well, both independently and in a team.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and multi-cultural environment.
•Experience in detection, triage, analysis, and response in a SOC environment.
•Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.
•Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.