
Job description
What you do
Are you prepared to tackle cybersecurity's toughest challenges? Join our CERT team as an Incident Responder and safeguard our clients' digital domains from emerging threats. Step up and make an impact!
As an Incident Responder, you play a crucial role in assisting clients in overcoming security incidents efficiently. Your primary responsibility involves responding to emergency calls and providing on-site support to help the organization get back to business, as quickly and securely as possible.
Every day presents unique challenges for an Incident Responder. When alerted by our emergency line, you swiftly mobilize with a specialized team equipped with CERT cases and forensic tools, arriving at the client's site within a few hours. Upon arrival, you identify and assess the extent of the security incident. Suppose, for instance, customer accounts have been compromised, and sensitive data has been exfiltrated. In such cases, your team works diligently to mitigate further damage, secure evidence, and compile detailed reports for legal proceedings. Your duties extend beyond containment and remediation; you collaborate with clients to implement tailored security measures, ensuring their swift return to business.
While each day presents unique challenges, the time between incidents offers opportunities for personal development, process refinement and knowledge sharing within our team and with cyber security experts from other departments.
The team
Join our dynamic CERT team with skilled Incident Responders, coordinators, and leaders committed to continuous improvement. Collaborate on-site with cross-functional teams, dedicated to resolving client-specific challenges. Share insights and expertise to strengthen our collective capabilities, serving clients across Europe.
You enjoy
Delving into the details of complex cyber investigations
Thriving under pressure and piecing together digital challenges
Leading forensic analysis in response to security incidents
Adapting to the dynamic nature of cybersecurity threats and investigations
Contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement
What we offer
Competitive salary, paid on the 25th, with annual review and 8% holiday allowance
Pension through Nationale Nederlanden, Northwave contributes 50%, including partner pension
25 vacation days plus all Dutch national holidays
Generous special leave for marriage, birth, bereavement, care and parental leave
Lease car based on salary scale (electric welcome), or choose €0.23/km plus 50% of the lease budget as mobility allowance
MacBook, phone and accessories fully provided
€200 net annual allowance for flexible and remote working
Alleo budget for sports, wellness and leisure of your choice
Learning budget from €700 to €1,200 per year, up to €4,500 for longer programmes
Referral bonus when you bring in a great new colleague
Hybrid working from a modern office in Utrecht
Personal growth through the Role Model and FeedForward cycle, your ambitions and development front and centre
Job requirements
Experience in Cyber Security with a focus on digital forensics
Analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving
Language proficiency: Fluent in English
Experience with forensic software and techniques
Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and technology
Preferred Knowledge
Extensive experience with digital forensics tools and methodologies
Familiarity with network infrastructure and security solutions
Proficiency in incident response and forensic analysis on various operating systems
Capability to guide clients through the complexity of post-incident recovery
Advising on and implementing security hardening measures
Interested?
What is important to you in your next step? We would love to hear from you and would like to talk to you. For more information, apply directly or contact Youri.Roelofs@northwave-cybersecurity.com
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- Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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How we hire
Our hiring process is thorough, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you to decide if we're the right fit for you. Depending on the position and general conditions, steps may vary in individual cases - if you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Your Application and Screening phase
After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt from us.
We review your application and give you feedback. This process takes some time but we try to give you feedback as quickly as possible.

First Interview - Getting to know you
In the first online meeting, let our recruiter learn about you and your story to check a potential fit. This is also a chance for you to ask first questions about the role and company.

Second Interview - Learning more about your skills
In this one site meeting, your future Leader takes a deeper dive into your experience and what you could bring to the team. You can expect questions on how knowledgeable you are in the business or technology area. For technical positions, you can expect a technical test. Further, you have the chance to meet the team and ask questions.

Job Offer and Onboarding
Congratulations, you made it to the very last stage! Here we have already decided to make you part of the Northwave team. We are sending you a job offer. We hope you also choose us! If so, Welcome to the Northwave family. We are ready to start with your Onboarding!

