Senior SOC Analyst

About Northwave

Northwave enable businesses to operate securely. With over 275 dedicated specialists, Northwave works daily on innovative cybersecurity solutions that truly help organizations move forward. We operate from our headquarters in Utrecht and offices in Germany, Sweden, and Belgium. Northwave brings together ethical hacking, behavioral psychology, and top-level security management. We respond to and mitigate threats through 24/7 managed security services and tailored specialist solutions.
Joining Northwave means stepping into an environment where innovation and results go hand in hand. Whether you excel in technical testing or strategic client communication, you’ll have the freedom to help shape the future of digital security and make a real impact.

The role

As Senior SOC analyst you’ll drive improvements and lead complex security operations within our SOC. This goes beyond handling incidents: you will shape methodologies, mentor colleagues, and influence strategic goals for the organization:

• Lead advanced investigations and incident response, ensuring clients receive actionable, high-quality guidance

• Maintain and evolve the SOC improvement roadmap, including the automation efforts

• Initiate improvements that extend beyond the SOC team, influencing processes across the organization

• Support and mentor junior and medior analysts on technical and non-technical issues

• Contribute to strategic planning: help define year-plan items and long-term SOC objectives

• Actively foster collaboration within the team and across departments

The team

You will be part of the SOC Operations team, working with enthusiastic security analysts from diverse backgrounds. With access to expertise across Northwave, you’ll collaborate with specialists in IT Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, allowing you to continuously develop your own skills and helping others grow.

You enjoy

• A stimulating environment where you can make a real impact

• Leading and mentoring others while staying hands-on with investigations

• Driving continuous improvement and shaping SOC strategy

• Collaborating with peers across disciplines

• Staying ahead of evolving threats and technologies

What you can expect

• A salary between € 4200 and € 5000, based on your knowledge and experience

• MacBook, iPhone, and lease car

• 25 vacation days

• Good pension scheme

• Company-wide courses and individual training opportunities to further develop yourself

• 275 passionate colleagues to work with and learn from

• Fun Northwave events and parties

• Strong communication skills in English

• An independent and structured way of working

• 5 years of experience in a SOC or incident response role

• Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members

• Deep knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and threat detection methodologies

• You are a current resident of The Netherlands

Interested?

What is important to you in your next step? We are happy to start a conversation. Apply directly or contact our recruiter Bastiaan first:

bastiaan.rolloos@northwave-cybersecurity.com

+31 6 45 880 490

(Due to the number of applicants for this role, we will not be able to respond to candidates currently residing outside of The Netherlands)