SOC Analyst
As part of strengthening the cybersecurity activities of a large organization active in the critical infrastructure sector, a SOC Analyst Level 2 is sought to ensure the monitoring, investigation, and management of security incidents. You will join a specialized Security Operations team and be involved in alert analysis, threat identification, incident processing, and continuous improvement of detection capabilities.
You will work with Microsoft Sentinel and various SIEM, EDR, and XDR solutions to ensure effective threat detection and rapid response to cybersecurity incidents. Your role will be primarily operational, with strong involvement in security investigations, coordination of remediation actions, and improvement of SOC processes.
What you do
- Ensure level 2 operational cybersecurity activities within the Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Monitor, analyze, and investigate security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and XDR solutions
- Utilize Microsoft Sentinel for detection, analysis, and management of security incidents
- Conduct in-depth investigations to identify the origin, impact, and criticality of incidents
- Ensure the processing of security incidents, from qualification to resolution or escalation
- Analyze logs, security events, and indicators of compromise (IoC)
- Participate in the different phases of Incident Response: detection, investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident follow-up
- Perform Threat Hunting activities to identify suspicious behaviors and potential threats
- Contribute to the creation, improvement, and optimization of SIEM detection rules and use cases
- Identify and reduce false positives to improve the relevance of security alerts
- Use the MITRE ATT&CK framework to analyze and classify attack techniques
- Collaborate with SOC L1/L3, Infrastructure, Network, and Security Engineering teams
- Participate in the continuous improvement of detection and response procedures
- Document investigations, incidents, and remediation actions
- Contribute to the drafting and improvement of operational procedures, playbooks
- Produce incident reports, dashboards, and monitoring indicators for SOC activities
- Participate in technical exchanges with internal teams to strengthen the organization's security posture
- Ensure the operational continuity of SOC services in accordance with availability and quality of service requirements
What they ask
- Confirmed experience as SOC Analyst L2, Security Operations Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, or Incident Response Analyst
- Ideally 3 to 5 years of experience in operational cybersecurity, including significant experience within a SOC
- Practical experience with Microsoft Sentinel / Azure Sentinel in a professional environment
- Good command of SIEM solutions and Security Monitoring processes
- Confirmed experience in cybersecurity incident investigation and management
- Good knowledge of EDR/XDR solutions, ideally Microsoft Defender XDR
- Proficiency in analyzing logs, alerts, and security events
- Good knowledge of KQL (Kusto Query Language) for analysis and investigation
- Experience in creating, optimizing, or improving SIEM detection rules
- Good command of Incident Response and Threat Hunting methodologies
- Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attack techniques
- Good understanding of Windows, Linux, Active Directory, network, and cloud infrastructure environments
- Ability to analyze complex incidents, identify their causes, and propose appropriate corrective actions
- Experience in writing incident reports, procedures, and technical documentation
- Experience with SOAR tools and security process automation is a plus
- Experience in industrial, energy, or critical infrastructure environments is particularly valued
- Certifications such as Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA CySA+, Security+, BTL1 or equivalent are a plus
- Ability to work autonomously, with rigor, reactivity, and excellent analytical skills
- Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with different technical teams
- Languages: Professional English (mandatory), Professional French or Dutch (mandatory). Mastery of all three languages is a significant asset.
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