Dutch-Speaking SOC Analyst — On-site Amsterdam

SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Unlimited vacation

Mobility options

Team events

Job summary

SoftwareOne in Amsterdam is building a Dutch-speaking Security Operations Center to protect enterprise customers through our global MDR service. As the first line of defense, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and collaborate with international SOC teams.

The role suits juniors with exposure to SOC, cybersecurity or IT security, and hands-on SIEM experience, plus security certifications.

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 elevate incidents to L2/L3 teams when required.
• 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 experience

Security monitoring

Incident handling

Microsoft 365 security

Analytical skills

Customer-facing

Communication skills

Education

SC-200 certification

Security+ certification

MS-900 certification

AZ-900 certification

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

Job description

SoftwareOne in Amsterdam is building a Dutch-speaking Security Operations Center to protect enterprise customers through our global MDR service. As the first line of defense, you will monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, and collaborate with international SOC teams.

The role suits juniors with exposure to SOC, cybersecurity or IT security, and hands-on SIEM experience, plus security certifications.