Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst - Brussels, Ghent, Bruges (90% Remote) - IT Service Integrator

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Important: This is a long term freelance position with the option to extend.

Are you an experienced cybersecurity expert who is driven by detecting and combating advanced threats?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for protecting organizations against cyberattacks? If so, we are looking for you!

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a crucial role in our Security Operations Center (SOC). You will be responsible for monitoring our systems, analysing security events, and coordinating incident response activities. With your in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity and experience with advanced detection techniques, you will help prevent and detect threats before they can cause damage.

What you will be doing

As a SOC Analyst, you will have a helicopter view of detection, triage, analysis, and response within our Cyber Defense Center. Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively monitoring security events and identifying potential threats
• Providing support to first-line analysts and acting as an escalation point for high-impact incidents
• Managing operational customer contact, informing customers about the quality and progress of operations in two-way conversations.
• Performing quality checks to ensure the highest standards in analyses, notifications, and reports to customers.
• Facilitate seamless communication and process improvements between different teams within the Cyber Defense Center.
• Proactively provide new detective/preventive advice based on current threats and developments.
• Coach and mentor new employees to build a competent team.
• Optimize collaboration between departments within the Cyber Defense Center.

What we ask of you

• At least a bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A passion for cybersecurity and a strong drive to protect organizations.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role within a SOC environment.
• In-depth knowledge of network security, log analysis, SIEM tools, and attack detection techniques.
• Experience with Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and forensic analysis.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC are an advantage.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. xqknzec
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.