Senior SOC Analyst – Level 3
Madrid
Spain
€600/day
Contract
Cyber Security & Networking
Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) – EMEA | 12 Month Contract | #Remote
Location: #Remote | From Europe
We are seeking an experienced Senior SOC Analyst (Level 3) to join our customers cybersecurity team. This is a senior-level role requiring deep expertise in security operations, incident response, and advanced threat detection. As a key member of our Security Operations Center (SOC), you will play a crucial role in protecting my customer against emerging cyber threats.
General Conditions:
- Day Rate: Approx EUR 500/600
- Contract Duration: 12 Months
- Start date: March/April 2025
- Language: English
Key Responsibilities:
- Threat Monitoring & Detection
- Collaborate with our external MDR provider to continuously monitor security systems and SIEM tools.
- Identify and investigate suspicious activities and potential security incidents.
- Conduct root cause analysis and assess security impacts.
- Incident Coordination & Management
- Lead the response to major security incidents, ensuring timely mitigation and resolution.
- Work cross-functionally with IT and security teams across different locations and time zones.
- Threat Intelligence & Advanced Forensic Analysis
- Conduct in-depth threat intelligence analysis to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
- Perform advanced digital forensic investigations on complex security incidents.
- Security Automation & Advanced Threat Detection
- Develop and implement automation scripts to optimize SOC operations.
- Leverage machine learning and AI-driven threat detection mechanisms.
- Vulnerability Management
- Identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
- Maintain detailed documentation of vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.
- Research & Development
- Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through continuous research.
- Contribute to the organization’s cybersecurity strategy and improvements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred).
- Certifications: Industry-recognized certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, GSEC, GCFA, GCFE, GCFR, GREM, GNFA, GEIR.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in Incident Response, including 3+ years in a senior SOC role (Level 2 or above).
- Proven experience managing major incidents across multiple locations and computing infrastructures.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security tools, forensic tools (e.g., Autopsy, CyberTriage), network protocols, and cloud environments (Azure, AWS).
- Deep understanding of both Windows and Linux operating systems.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Experience guiding and mentoring junior SOC analysts.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to contribute to long-term cybersecurity strategy and innovation.
- Communication Skills: Excellent ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Multilingual capabilities are preferred (English B2 minimum plus one or more of Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Hindi, or Chinese).
- Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (NIS2, CRA, GDPR, NIST 800-171, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials).
Interested? Apply here and I will contact you in a few days with more information!
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Darwin Recruitment AG is a Zurich based, SECO licensed, privately owned subsidiary of Darwin Professional Staffing Group Ltd (a Global IT Recruitment Consultancy).
Darwin Recruitment AG manages client relationships whilst also utilising Darwin Professional Staffing Group databases and networks to source Candidates and fulfil client requests.
We do not ask for a placement fee from Candidates/Employees.
If you wish to contact a specialist regarding this role, or your job search in general, please contact +41 (0)43 456 29 09
Thomas ONeill
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