Senior Security Incident Leader & Threat Hunter

ASML; Veldhoven; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML is seeking an experienced advanced security analyst – incident coordinator to lead the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). You will drive high‑level investigations, coordinate cross‑domain responses, and mentor analysts to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The role requires deep technical expertise in security monitoring, incident handling, threat hunting, and a strategic mindset to influence management toward best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in advanced cybersecurity roles.
• Experience working with stakeholders in a complex organization.
• Proven record of influencing upper management towards security best practices.
• Expertise in Security Monitoring, Log Analysis, and Threat Hunting.
• Deep knowledge of Endpoint, Network, OT, Information and Cloud Security.
• Certifications – CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CISM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Security Monitoring – monitor security alerts for malicious activity or anomalies, ensuring swift response.
• Incident Handling – Lead investigations into high-profile, complex, or advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Threat Hunting – Proactively search for hidden threats and improve detection capabilities.
• Incident Analysis – Correlate data across multiple sources to detect sophisticated attack patterns.
• Detection & Response Optimization – Develop advanced detection techniques and security automation strategies.
• Technology Leadership – Act as an SME for SecOps tools and threat domains.
• Mentorship & Training – Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts at all levels.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder management

Advanced cybersecurity

Threat hunting

Incident response

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Cybersecurity

Job description

ASML is seeking an experienced advanced security analyst – incident coordinator to lead the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). You will drive high‑level investigations, coordinate cross‑domain responses, and mentor analysts to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The role requires deep technical expertise in security monitoring, incident handling, threat hunting, and a strategic mindset to influence management toward best practices.