SOC Analyst: Incident Response & 24/7 Security Ops

Northwave Cyber Security; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern equipment

25 vacation days

Robust pension

Training and certifications

Job summary

Northwave Cyber Security, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. You will monitor alerts, handle first-line incident response, and provide timely support to clients.

You will triage alarms, assess risk, coordinate with teammates, and contribute to playbook improvements. Strong English communication and a proactive, structured work style are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong English communication, written and verbal (essential).
• Independent, well‑structured and proactive way of working.
• General IT knowledge (networks, operating systems, basic security concepts).
• Preferably some knowledge of IT security (SOC, SIEM, incident response, vulnerability management).
• Nice to have: industry certifications such as SC-200, CompTIA Security+ or similar.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alarms and events from client environments to provide reports.
• Triage alerts based on playbooks, determining impact and urgency.
• Inform clients with guidance on next steps and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with other SOC team members when incidents fall outside existing playbooks.
• Handle security-related questions received via email or phone.
• Perform regular vulnerability scans and support remediation follow-up.
• Support other analysts as needed, based on expertise.
• Continuously suggest and implement improvements to SOC processes and playbooks.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work style

General IT knowledge

IT security knowledge

Certifications (SC-200, CompTIA)

Job description

Northwave Cyber Security, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, is seeking a SOC Analyst to join our Security Operations Center. You will monitor alerts, handle first-line incident response, and provide timely support to clients.

You will triage alarms, assess risk, coordinate with teammates, and contribute to playbook improvements. Strong English communication and a proactive, structured work style are essential.