About the job
Northwave’s Security Operations Center (SOC) forms the core of the company’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. The SOC team works daily to help organizations defend against digital threats by detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber incidents across a diverse client portfolio.
Team members in the SOC bring a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Collaboration is central, with analysts working closely alongside IT Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence specialists. This environment values knowledge sharing and supports ongoing professional development.
Role overview
The Senior Security Operations Center Analyst, based in Utrecht, acts as a subject-matter expert within SOC Operations. This role handles complex security incidents, mentors other analysts, and drives improvements in detection capabilities, processes, and operational methods. The position requires the ability to connect individual alerts to broader risks, assess context, and guide both colleagues and clients.
Working together with Detection Engineering, Platform/Stack Engineering, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) teams is essential to enhance the quality and professionalism of SOC services.
Main responsibilities
- Lead and conduct advanced security incident investigations
- Oversee full attack chains and develop investigation strategies
- Act as an expert during escalations and in communications with clients
- Review investigations to ensure accuracy and completeness
