Cyber Security Analyst

We are seeking a skilled and motivated SIEM Analyst to join a centralized Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) within a large enterprise environment. This team is responsible for managing cyber security incidents efficiently and effectively, while ensuring timely communication with senior management.

As a SIEM Analyst, you will play a critical role in developing and enhancing monitoring use cases across a variety of log sources, with the goal of improving visibility and detection capabilities. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to incident investigations, and support cyber defense initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with application and engineering teams on log ingestion and validation within the SIEM platform.
• Analyze log content to ensure data integrity and relevance for security monitoring.
• Design, implement, and refine actionable use cases in collaboration with the Cyber Defense Center and Threat Intelligence teams.
• Represent CSIRT in meetings with stakeholders to ensure appropriate logging is in place for key applications and infrastructure.
• Create and maintain dashboards, alerts, and reports tailored to operational and management needs.
• Support Blue Team efforts during Red Team simulations and incident response exercises.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong understanding of security principles for Windows, Linux, networking, and internet protocols.
• Solid experience working with Splunk Enterprise Security is mandatory.
• Proficiency with query languages such as SPL, KQL, etc.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment is highly valued.
• Exposure to public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team spirit and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

• Candidates must have full Belgian citizenship rights or have been residing in Belgium for at least 5 to 10 years.
• Due to the nature of the role and associated security clearances, only eligible candidates will be considered.