Security Operations Engineer

Unit4; Sliedrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Leave

Remote work

Wellbeing days

Job summary

Unit4 is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to join the Global Cloud Operations Team. The role focuses on monitoring cloud environments, analyzing threats, leading incident responses, and maintaining security controls across our infrastructure.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in security monitoring and incident response, with experience in SIEMs, OS hardening, and scripting. The position offers a flexible, potentially hybrid work environment and a global, security-focused team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in security monitoring, analysis and incident response.
• Experience hardening OS and environments/systems.
• Knowledge of security-related group policies and their implementation.
• Familiarity with forensic analysis and incident management tools.
• Experience with SIEM tools and security incident management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple incidents.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor cloud environments for potential security threats.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to identify suspicious activities.
• Lead response efforts during security incidents, including containment and recovery.
• Investigate security breaches and identify root causes.
• Conduct post-incident analysis to suggest improvements.
• Document security incidents and maintain detailed records.
• Handle customer-reported security incidents and proactive detections.
• Follow established security policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain security systems such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and SIEMs.
• Implement preventative security measures and stay up-to-date with trends.

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

SIEM

Threat analysis

Policy adherence

Communication

Tools

PowerShell

Linux

Windows

Job description

Unit4 Global Cloud Operations Team is seeking a skilled Security Operations Engineer to join our international team. As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in maintaining the security and integrity of our cloud infrastructure and environments. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, and manage security incidents from detection through resolution, ensuring a robust defense against emerging threats.

• Full-time

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Continuous Monitoring: Continuously monitor cloud environments for potential security threats.
• Threat Analysis: Analyze security alerts and logs to identify suspicious activities.
• Incident Response: Lead response efforts during security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Investigation: Investigate security breaches and identify root causes.
• Post-Incident Review: Conduct post-incident analysis to suggest improvements.
• Documentation: Document security incidents and maintain detailed records.
• Customer Incident Handling: Act on security incidents reported by customers or identified proactively.
• Policy Adherence: Follow established security policies and procedures.
• System Maintenance: Monitor and maintain security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and SIEM systems.
• Preventative Measures: Implement security measures to prevent future incidents.
• Staying Current: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends and technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in security monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Knowledge and experience in hardening OS and other environments\systems.
• Knowledge and experience with security-related group policies and their implementation.
• Knowledge of forensic analysis and incident management tools.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and security incident management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple incidents simultaneously.
• Understanding of security policies and procedures.
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and SIEM systems.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure & Microsoft certifications.
• Experience with AWS.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) for automation.
• Knowledge of networking, and PKI infrastructure.
• Basic Linux skills.

Additional Information

Who we are

We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us, you’ll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness.

What we offer

• a culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
• balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy, remote working opportunities, Global Wellbeing Days, and other great benefits
• growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so, ultimately, you can achieve your best work
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all.

Background check

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer, we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws, such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification and work history.