Dutch-Speaking Cyber Security Analyst — Build a New SOC

SoftwareOne; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading-edge tech

Strategic solutions

Wellbeing support

Learning budget

Time off benefits

Mobility options

Vibrant workplace

Job summary

SoftwareOne is building a Dutch-speaking Security Operations Center (SOC) and seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to monitor threats, investigate incidents, and respond using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. You will collaborate with international SOC teams to protect enterprise customers and help define the new Dutch SOC operating model.

Join a global MDR service, work with leading security technologies, and shape best practices in a growing security operation with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Junior experience in SOC, cybersecurity, system administration, or similar IT security role, with exposure to security monitoring and incident handling
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools, ideally including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR
• Understanding of security incident response processes and best practices for threat detection, investigation, and escalation
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies, with a basic understanding of networking, cloud security, and identity security concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess security events and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills; experience working with external customers is considered an advantage
• Relevant certifications such as SC-200, Security+, MS-900, AZ-900, or ITIL Foundation are preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security events across Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender environments
• Perform alert triage, incident classification, and initial investigations to identify threats and determine appropriate response actions
• Validate security events and escalations
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing first-response communications in Dutch and supporting security, NIS2, and DORA-related discussions
• Create and maintain accurate incident documentation, reports, and case records
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOC runbooks, playbooks, and operational procedures
• Help shape the future operating model of the Dutch SOC through service reviews, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives

Skills

SOC basics

Cybersecurity

System administration

Incident handling

Threat detection

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

NIS2

DORA

M365 security

Networking basics

Identity security

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

SIEM platforms

Job description

SoftwareOne is building a Dutch-speaking Security Operations Center (SOC) and seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to monitor threats, investigate incidents, and respond using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR. You will collaborate with international SOC teams to protect enterprise customers and help define the new Dutch SOC operating model.

Join a global MDR service, work with leading security technologies, and shape best practices in a growing security operation with opportunities for professional