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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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Security Automation & Advanced Threat Detection

* Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize SOC operations.
* Leverage machine learning and AI-driven threat detection mechanisms.

* Vulnerability Management

* Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
* Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.

* Research & Development

* Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through continuous research.
* Contribute to the organization's cybersecurity strategy and improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred).
* Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, GCFA, GCFE, GCFR, GREM, GNFA, GEIR.
* 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.

* 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.

* Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding and mentoring junior SOC analysts.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term cybersecurity strategy and innovation.
* 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).
* 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!

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