SOC Analyst

About Northwave

From our head office in Utrecht, we have been providing 24*7 cybersecurity services for more than 17 years. In doing so, we not only look at the technology, but also at the human behaviour within the organisation and thus provide integrated security services. That's why organisations that take their cyber security seriously like to work with us. We take the complexity of security management off their hands, leaving them in control.

We are a fast-growing organization of 250+ employees, which is the market leader in the field of information security. Our 100% self-financed European company is on a mission to make high-quality, integrated information security accessible to organizations that depend on their digital business. Northwave stands for diversity, inclusivity, quality and long-term relationships.

The role

As a SOC Analyst, you'll be responsible for handling the operational tasks of our Security Operations Center (SOC).This involves managing incoming alarms, service requests, and customer calls.

What you do 


• Analyze alarms originating from our clients' networks to provide comprehensive reports.

• Determine whether clients should be informed and guide them with appropriate next steps.

• Base your analysis on established procedures and playbooks.

• Coordinate with team members to mitigate threats that fall outside existing playbooks.

• Address questions from clients via email or phone.

• Conduct vulnerability scans and prepare monthly reports.

• Support other analysts, as needed, based on your expertise and experience.

The team


You'll join our dynamic Operations team within the SOC, comprised of enthusiastic security analysts from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. With the expertise of our SOC and Northwave, you'll collaborate with professionals from various IT security disciplines, fostering continuous development.

You enjoy


• A challenging work environment

• A collaborative team culture where fun and teamwork are valued

• Investigating and analyzing security incidents

• Continuously improving work processes

• Informing clients about their security risks

• Learning about the SOC and cybersecurity

What you can expect

• A competitive salary based on your skills and experience

• MacBook, iPhone, and lease car

• 25 vacation days

• A robust pension plan

• Company-wide courses and personalized training opportunities

• A team of over 250 passionate colleagues

• Engaging Northwave events and parties (see our work page for more)

• Bachelor or Masters degree

• You have strong communication skills in English

• An independent and well-structured way of working

• Availability for on-call shifts outside regular office hours

• Plus: You already have some experience within the cybersecurity field

• Plus: You can show your knowledge through a certificate like SC-200, Security+ or similar

• This role is open to current residents of The Netherlands (we cannot process and respond to candidates outside 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