Principal SOC Analyst

Your Role as a Principal SOC Analyst

Location:

Rijswijk (3 days per week onsite)

This position is a critical role within the organization, serving as the technical lead for our SOC and primary point of contact for potential security incident escalation during significant incidents or crisis situations. It involves close collaboration with Senior Management, Senior Analysts, and the Computer Incident Response Team.

The position also requires providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering their growth, and serving as a technical escalation point for the SOC team. It includes continuous business development within Global Management Solutions (GMS), staying abreast of emerging threats, and ensuring that all analysts are adequately trained.

• Serve as the technical conscience of the SOC.
• Represent the SOC during Service Activations.
• Maintain quality assurance processes & continuous improvement of the SOC.
• Act as the principal point of contact for incident escalation during significant incidents or crises.
• Offer guidance and mentorship to junior staff members.
• Lead functional operations and serve as the escalation point for Senior Analysts.
• Contribute to continuous business development opportunities within GMS.
• Maintain an advanced understanding of emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain training plans for all SOC analysts.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Document and develop new processes related to security monitoring.
• Deliver customer service that consistently exceeds expectations.
• Serve as an escalation point for all SOC team members.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum HBO working/thinking level.
• Experience with in a SOC Senior Analyst role.
• Previous experience in a technical, client‑facing capacity within a SOC.

Desirable Requirements

• Splunk Certified Power User or Advanced Power User.
• CompTIA Certifications (Security+, Network+, Linux+, Cloud+).
• Crest, GIAC or CISSP Certification.
• Degree in a related field.
• Understanding of compliance standards & frameworks.
• Other relevant certifications.

• Working Hours
  : 09:00–17:30, Mon‑Fri; 24/7 on‑call availability every six weeks.
• Professionalism
  :
  Conduct yourself with professionalism, integrity, and ethical behaviour in all interactions.
• Proactive
  :
  Demonstrate a proactive approach to process improvement and creation, ensuring conformity to the standards of the MXDR SOC.
• Collaboration
  :
  Work well within a team environment, communicating effectively across departments and sharing insights to improve security posture.
• Adaptability
  :
  Embrace changes in technology and processes, adapting to new challenges and learning quickly in a dynamic security landscape.

• A good salary that matches experience and responsibilities.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Generous holiday package: 26 vacation days (+4 mandatory days off) and 8% holiday pay under a full‑time contract.
• Plenty of development opportunities through training, Tech Talks, events, and the Fox Academy.
• A laptop and business phone; reimbursement of up to €25 per month for a personal device.
• Remote work allowance for hybrid arrangements.
• Performance bonus and profit sharing.
• Daily team lunches in the office.