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Defensive Security

Medior SOC Analyst.

Location
Netherlands
Hybrid + on-call, Zoetermeer
Employment
Full-time
Team
MDR / SOC

You are the sharp eye that separates real threats from noise. In our SOC, you work with cutting-edge Microsoft Security tech, side by side with threat hunters and incident responders.

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About the role

Our SOC: technical, pragmatic, collaborative

DEFION operates an international twin-SOC model. The Dutch SOC focuses on Microsoft Security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Azure), while the Spanish SOC specializes in CrowdStrike. We are integrating both to protect clients worldwide with combined expertise.

Our SOC is highly technical and pragmatic, with plenty of humor between serious incidents. You will collaborate with analysts, threat hunters, ethical hackers, and DFIR specialists to examine and resolve incidents from multiple angles. This is a hybrid role with on-call rotations for 24/7 client coverage.

What you will do

  • Investigate and follow up on security incidents in Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Interpret alerts and translate them into clear reports and recommended actions for clients
  • Contribute to detection improvements, threat intelligence gathering, and playbook tuning
  • Support client onboarding and offboarding processes
  • Guide junior analysts and collaborate with threat hunters and incident responders across borders
  • Actively contribute ideas to make SOC processes smarter, faster, and better

What you bring

Must have:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Security Operations Center
  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on incident handling with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel
  • MBO-4 or HBO level of working and thinking
  • Full proficiency in Dutch and English
  • Clear communication, structured working style, calm under pressure

Nice to have:

  • Basic knowledge of Azure (AZ-900 certification)
  • SC-200 and/or SC-900 certification
  • Experience with CrowdStrike Falcon EDR (relevant for international SOC collaboration)
What we offer

Why you will love working here

Competitive salary + lease car

Market-competitive salary, lease car or mobility allowance, 24 vacation days.

Close-knit SOC team

A highly skilled team where knowledge sharing is natural and humor is never far away.

Training and certifications

Continuous development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and current.

Real impact

Freedom to work independently and make a genuine difference within a growing MDR service.

Hybrid + free lunch

Flexible hybrid work with modern tools. Free lunch at the office, weekly workout, and a game room.

Social events + study trips

Monthly social events, team outings, and an unforgettable annual study trip.

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