Our client, a renowned IT service integrator, is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst/Team Lead, on a Freelance basis.
As a Senior SOC Analyst Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Managing the SOC team and ensuring effective detection, analysis and response to cybersecurity incidents.
- You will combine in-depth technical knowledge with leadership to contribute both operationally and strategically to the security of our digital environment.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Managing a team of SOC analysts (levels 1 to 3)
- Coordinating daily SOC operations, including monitoring, triage and incident response
- Analysing and handling complex security incidents (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)
- Developing and maintaining incident response procedures and playbooks
- Acting as an escalation point for serious security incidents
- Reporting to the Security Manager on trends, risks and mitigation
- Working closely with other teams within the organisation (both nationally and internationally)
- Supporting forensic investigations and root cause analyses
- Encouraging continuous knowledge development within the SOC team
- Evaluating and implementing new tools, techniques and processes
- Being available for periodic on-call duties
Job requirements:
- Education and certification:
- Higher professional education (HBO) or university education (WO) level (preferably in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or similar)
- At least 5 years of experience in a SOC environment
- Experience in a managerial or coordinating role
- In possession of relevant certifications such as:
SANS GIAC (such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA)
- Incident Response certifications (such as SANS 504 or 508)
- Microsoft SC certifications, such as:
SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
- CISSP, CISM or similar is an advantage
Technical skills:
- In-depth knowledge of SIEM platforms (such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar)
- Experience with EDR solutions (such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)
- Familiar with MITRE ATT&CK framework, Kill Chain and TTPs
- Experience with scripting (Python, PowerShell) is an advantage
- Thorough knowledge of network protocols, log analysis and malware analysis
Soft skills:
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Proactive attitude and ability to work under pressure
- Strong analytical skills and decisive
- Team player with natural leadership qualities
- Fluent in Dutch and English (spoken and written)
Further details of the role:
- This will be a long-term Freelance Opportunity, 6 months + 2/3 years extension.
- 2/3 Days a week on site in IJsselstein, From January 2026 work will be delivered from Amstelveen.
For further details of the role please reach out to myself directly :
Omid@wilson-sterling.com
+44 (0) 745 816 2240 | +32 (2) 342 052 7