Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (SOC, Security Operations)

Join our fast-growing cybersecurity company as a Senior Cybersecurity Specialist. In this role, you will investigate complex security incidents, support incident response engagements, and act as a senior escalation point within our Security Operations Center (SOC). You will work closely with our Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team, support customers during high-pressure situations, and help improve the processes and playbooks that keep our operations running effectively. This position combines hands-on investigation work, client communication, and operational ownership.

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents, including business email compromise, account compromise, ransomware, and other security threats.
• Act as a senior escalation point for complex alerts and investigations within the Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Collaborate with internal teams including Security Operations, Customer Success, Support, and Product to improve internal playbooks, documentation, processes, and tooling.
• Strong understanding of modern attack techniques, incident response methodologies, and security operations
• Availability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Fluency in Dutch and English
• Experience working with technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows environments, EDR solutions, SIEM platforms, and cloud infrastructure
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support teammates, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and structured during high-pressure situations
• Residence in the Netherlands
• Proven experience in Security Operations (SOC), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Incident Response (IR), DFIR, CSIRT, CERT, or similar cybersecurity environments
• Experience investigating and responding to security incidents independently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a natural curiosity to investigate root causes and improve processes
• Experience with digital forensics, threat hunting, or threat intelligence
• Experience investigating Business Email Compromise (BEC) incidents
• Experience creating playbooks, documentation, or operational procedures
• Experience mentoring junior analysts or acting as a technical escalation point