SOC Analyst

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you are a subject‑matter expert within SOC Operations. You work on complex incidents, coach fellow analysts and take the lead in improving detections, processes and ways of working. You look beyond individual alerts and are able to clearly assess context, impact and risk - for both colleagues and customers. You will work closely with other SOC disciplines such as Detection Engineering, Platform/Stack Engineering and CTI, and make a visible contribution to the further professionalisation of our services.

Content & Operations Lead and execute complex security incident investigations Oversee full attack chains and determine investigation strategy Act as a subject‑matter sparring partner during escalations and customer calls Review investigations, suppression requests and detection rules Quality & Improvement Initiate and implement improvements to detections, playbooks and SOC processes Identify structural bottlenecks and translate them into concrete improvement actions Actively contribute to the SOC roadmap and annual plan goals Coaching & Collaboration Mentor and coach junior and medior SOC analysts Share knowledge within the team and across the organisation Collaborate with engineering and specialist teams within Northwave

You have extensive experience in a SOC / MDR environment You possess in‑depth knowledge of Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK and SOC processes You are analytically strong and quickly see the bigger picture You take ownership and are confident initiating improvements You communicate clearly, even under pressure You enjoy helping colleagues grow in their expertise You are based in the Netherlands and come to the office when it adds value for the team Certifications are welcome, but your experience, mindset and impact are decisive. Job requirements Strong communication skills in English. An independent and structured way of working. 4+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or similar role. Deep knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and threat detection methodologies.

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 €0.25/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 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