Cyber Security Consultant

Summary Description:

Senior SOC Analyst / Team Lead Operations responsible for leading a Security Operations Center team (L1–L3 analysts), managing daily SOC activities, responding to complex incidents, and driving continuous improvement of cybersecurity capabilities. A blend of deep technical expertise and leadership is essential.

Role Type: Permanent / Full-time

Start Date: Immediate / Within 1 month

Salary: Competitive Package

Location/Language: Amstelveen / Remote – Proficiency in Dutch and English (spoken and written) required

Requirements Description:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or similar
• Minimum 5 years of SOC experience
• Proven experience in a leadership or coordinating role
• Relevant certifications such as SANS GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA), Microsoft SC-200, SC-100, SANS 504/508, CISSP, or CISM

Tasks Description:

• Lead and mentor SOC analysts (Level 1–3)
• Coordinate monitoring, triage, and incident response
• Analyze complex incidents via SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS
• Develop and maintain IR procedures and playbooks
• Act as an escalation point for critical incidents
• Report on trends, risks, and mitigations
• Collaborate with internal and international teams
• Support forensic investigations and root cause analysis
• Promote team knowledge development
• Evaluate new tools, technologies, and processes
• Participate in on-call rotation

Essential Skills/Experience Description:

• Deep understanding of SIEM platforms (Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
• Experience with EDR solutions (Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and attacker TTPs
• Strong network protocol, log analysis, and malware analysis expertise
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Leadership and coaching capabilities
• Proactive and resilient under pressure

Desirable Skills/Additional Information Description:

• Scripting knowledge in Python or PowerShell
• CISSP or CISM certifications considered a plus
• Familiarity with international cybersecurity collaboration practices
• Exposure to digital forensics and threat hunting

Team Contact: jude.russell@next-ventures.com