Senior SOC Analyst - Level 3

Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) – EMEA | 12 Month Contract | #Remote

Location: #Remote | From Europe

We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) to join our customers cybersecurity team. This is a senior-level role requiring deep expertise in security operations, incident response, and advanced threat detection. As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will play a crucial role in protecting my customer against emerging cyber threats.

General Conditions:

• Day Rate: Approx EUR 500/600
• Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Start date: March/April 2025
• Language: English

Key Responsibilities:

1. Threat Monitoring & Detection
   • Collaborate with our external MDR provider to continuously monitor security systems and SIEM tools.
   • Identify and investigate suspicious activities and potential security incidents.
   • Conduct root cause analysis and assess security impacts.
2. Incident Coordination & Management
   • Lead the response to major security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
   • Work cross-functionally with IT and security teams across different locations and time zones.
3. Threat Intelligence & Advanced Forensic Analysis
   • Conduct in-depth threat intelligence analysis to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
   • Perform advanced digital forensic investigations on complex security incidents.
4. Security Automation & Advanced Threat Detection
   • Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize SOC operations.
   • Leverage machine learning and AI-driven threat detection mechanisms.
5. Vulnerability Management
   • Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
   • Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.
6. Research & Development
   • Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through continuous research.
   • Contribute to the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and improvements.

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
2. Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, GCFA, GCFE, GCFR, GREM, GNFA, GEIR.
3. Experience:
   
   • Minimum of 5 years in Incident Response, including 3+ years in a senior SOC role (Level 2 or above).
   • Proven experience managing major incidents across multiple locations and computing infrastructures.
4. Technical Expertise:
   
   • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security tools, forensic tools (e.g., Autopsy, CyberTriage), network protocols, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
   • Deep understanding of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
5. Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding and mentoring junior SOC analysts.
6. Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term cybersecurity strategy and innovation.
7. Communication Skills: Excellent ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Multilingual capabilities are preferred (English B2 minimum plus one or more of Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Hindi, or Chinese).
8. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (NIS2, CRA, GDPR, NIST 800-171, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials).

Interested? Apply here and I will contact you in a few days with more information!