€48,000 – €69,600MidFull Time
At Northwave, we work every day to make organisations more resilient against digital threats. Our Security Operations Centre (SOC) is the heart of our MDR services and plays a critical role in detecting, investigating and mitigating cyber incidents for a wide range of customers.
The team
You will be part of the SOC Operations team, working with enthusiastic security analysts from diverse backgrounds. With access to expertise across Northwave, you’ll collaborate with specialists in IT Security, Incident Response, and Threat Intelligence, allowing you to continuously develop your own skills and helping others grow.
Due to our continued growth and the increasing complexity of threats, we are looking for a Senior SOC Analyst who not only excels in incident investigation, but also actively contributes to the quality, development and future of our SOC.
Your role
As a Senior SOC Analyst, you are a subject‑matter expert within SOC Operations. You work on complex incidents, coach fellow analysts and take the lead in improving detections, processes and ways of working. You look beyond individual alerts and are able to clearly assess context, impact and risk - for both colleagues and customers.
You will work closely with other SOC disciplines such as Detection Engineering, Platform/Stack Engineering and CTI, and make a visible contribution to the further professionalisation of our services.
What you will do
Content & Operations
Lead and execute complex security incident investigations
Oversee full attack chains and determine investigation strategy
Act as a subject‑matter sparring partner during escalations and customer calls
Review investigations, suppression requests and detection rules
Quality & Improvement
Initiate and implement improvements to detections, playbooks and SOC processes
Identify structural bottlenecks and translate them into concrete improvement actions
Actively contribute to the SOC roadmap and annual plan goals
Coaching & Collaboration
Mentor and coach junior and medior SOC analysts
Share knowledge within the team and across the organisation
Collaborate with engineering and specialist teams within Northwave
Who you are
You have extensive experience in a SOC / MDR environment
You possess in‑depth knowledge of Incident Response, MITRE ATT&CK and SOC processes
You are analytically strong and quickly see the bigger picture
You take ownership and are confident initiating improvements
You communicate clearly, even under pressure
You enjoy helping colleagues grow in their expertise
You are based in the Netherlands and come to the office when it adds value for the team
Certifications are welcome, but your experience, mindset and impact are decisive.
Job requirements
Strong communication skills in English.
An independent and structured way of working.
5+ years of experience in a SOC, incident response, or similar role.
Proven ability to lead initiatives and mentor team members.
Deep knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and threat detection methodologies.
What we offer
Competitive salary, paid on the 25th, with annual review and 8% holiday allowance
Pension through Nationale Nederlanden, Northwave contributes 50%, including partner pension
25 vacation days plus all Dutch national holidays
Generous special leave for marriage, birth, bereavement, care and parental leave
Lease car based on salary scale (electric welcome), or choose €0.23/km plus 50% of the lease budget as mobility allowance
MacBook, phone and accessories fully provided
€200 net annual allowance for flexible and remote working
Alleo budget for sports, wellness and leisure of your choice
Learning budget from €700 to €1,200 per year, up to €4,500 for longer programmes
Referral bonus when you bring in a great new colleague
Hybrid working from a modern office in Utrecht
Personal growth through the Role Model and FeedForward cycle, your ambitions and development front and centre
