SOC Analyst

Northwave Cyber Security; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days plus all Dutch national holidays

€200 net annual allowance for flexible and remote working

Learning budget from €700 to €1,200 per year

Job summary

Northwave Cyber Security in Utrecht is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to enhance its Security Operations Centre. This role involves leading complex incident investigations, mentoring team members, and implementing improvements to SOC processes. Candidates should have extensive experience in SOC/MDR environments, in-depth knowledge of Incident Response and MITRE ATT&CK, and strong communication skills in English. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid working model, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or similar role.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members.
• Deep knowledge of threat detection methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex security incident investigations.
• Oversee full attack chains and determine investigation strategy.
• Mentor and coach junior and medior SOC analysts.

Skills

Incident Response

MITRE ATT&CK

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Job Description

At Northwave, we work every day to make organisations more resilient against digital threats. Our Security Operations Centre (SOC) is the heart of our MDR services and plays a critical role in detecting, investigating and mitigating cyber incidents for a wide range of customers.

The team

You will be part of the SOC Operations team, working with enthusiastic security analysts from diverse backgrounds. With access to expertise across Northwave, you’ll collaborate with specialists in IT Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, allowing you to continuously develop your own skills and helping others grow.

Due to our continued growth and the increasing complexity of threats, we are looking for a Senior SOC Analyst who not only excels in incident investigation, but also actively contributes to the quality, development and future of our SOC.

Your role

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you are a subject‑matter expert within SOC Operations. You work on complex incidents, coach fellow analysts and take the lead in improving detections, processes and ways of working. You look beyond individual alerts and are able to clearly assess context, impact and risk - for both colleagues and customers.

You will work closely with other SOC disciplines such as Detection Engineering, Platform/Stack Engineering and CTI, and make a visible contribution to the further professionalisation of our services.

What You Will Do

Content & Operations

• Lead and execute complex security incident investigations
• Oversee full attack chains and determine investigation strategy
• Act as a subject‑matter sparring partner during escalations and customer calls
• Review investigations, suppression requests and detection rules

Quality & Improvement

• Initiate and implement improvements to detections, playbooks and SOC processes
• Identify structural bottlenecks and translate them into concrete improvement actions
• Actively contribute to the SOC roadmap and annual plan goals

Coaching & Collaboration

• Mentor and coach junior and medior SOC analysts
• Share knowledge within the team and across the organisation
• Collaborate with engineering and specialist teams within Northwave

Job Requirements

Who you are

• You have extensive experience in a SOC / MDR environment
• You possess in‑depth knowledge of Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK and SOC processes
• You are analytically strong and quickly see the bigger picture
• You take ownership and are confident initiating improvements
• You communicate clearly, even under pressure
• You enjoy helping colleagues grow in their expertise
• You are based in the Netherlands and come to the office when it adds value for the team

Certifications are welcome, but your experience, mindset and impact are decisive.

Additional Requirements

• Strong communication skills in English.
• An independent and structured way of working.
• 5+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or similar role.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members.
• Deep knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and threat detection methodologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, paid on the 25th, with annual review and 8% holiday allowance
• Pension through Nationale Nederlanden, Northwave contributes 50%, including partner pension
• 25 vacation days plus all Dutch national holidays
• Generous special leave for marriage, birth, bereavement, care and parental leave
• Lease car based on salary scale (electric welcome), or choose €0.23/km plus 50% of the lease budget as mobility allowance
• MacBook, phone and accessories fully provided
• €200 net annual allowance for flexible and remote working
• Alleo budget for sports, wellness and leisure of your choice
• Learning budget from €700 to €1,200 per year, up to €4,500 for longer programmes
• Referral bonus when you bring in a great new colleague
• Hybrid working from a modern office in Utrecht
• Personal growth through the Role Model and FeedForward cycle, your ambitions and development front and centre