Cyber Security Analyst

• Do you want to be among the first SOC Analysts dedicated to Dutch customers, helping 

  establish

   a new security operations capability from day one?

• Are you passionate about threat detection, incident response, and working with modern Microsoft security technologies while influencing how a growing SOC 

  operates

  ?

• Ready to join SoftwareOne and be part of a global team driving the future of managed security services?

 

Practical Information

 

Location:  Amsterdam, Netherlands

| 

Work Arrangement:  On-site |

Reports to:  Regional Service Line Delivery Leader- WEMEA

 

|

 Visa Requirements:  **Valid working visa for 

Netherlands**

| Language Requirements:  **fluent/professional Dutch

 and English,**

 written and verbal

 

 

As a  Cyber Security Analyst

, you will help build SoftwareOne’s new Dutch-speaking  Security Operations Center (SOC)

 capability while protecting enterprise customers through our global MDR service. Acting as the first line of 

defence

, you will 

monitor

, investigate, and respond to security threats using Microsoft Sentinel and the Microsoft Security platform. You will work directly with customers and collaborate with international SOC teams to deliver effective incident 

response

. This is a unique opportunity to shape a growing security operation, influence best practices, and accelerate your cybersecurity career.

 

 

**Key 

R

esponsibilities**

 

• Monitor and analyze security events across Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender environments

• Perform alert triage, incident classification, and initial investigations to 

  identify

   threats and determine 

  appropriate response

   actions

• Validate security events and escalate incidents to L2/L3 teams when 

  required

• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, providing first-response communications in Dutch and supporting 

  security, NIS2, and DORA-related discussions

• Create and 

  maintain

   

  accurate

   incident documentation, reports, and case records

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOC runbooks, playbooks, and operational procedures

• Help shape the future operating model of the Dutch SOC through service reviews, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives

 

Job Requirements

• Junior e

  xperience in 

  SOC

  , cybersecurity, system administration, or similar IT security role, with exposure to security monitoring and incident handling

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and security monitoring tools, ideally including Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR

• Understanding of security incident response processes and best practices for threat detection, investigation, and escalation

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 security technologies, with a basic understanding of networking, cloud security, and identity security concepts

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess security events and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills; experience working with external customers is considered an advantage

• Relevant certifications such as SC-200, Security+, MS-900, AZ-900, or ITIL Foundation are preferred

 

What we offer

 

• Work with 

  leading

  ‑

  edge

   cybersecurity technologies

• Drive strategic, complex solutions that directly influence customer security posture

• Strong wellbeing and 

  mental

  ‑

  health

   support, including access to coaching and mindfulness offers

• Rich learning culture with structured development opportunities and an annual training budget

• Competitive 

  time

  ‑

  off

   benefits, including 

  additional

   company leave and support during key life events

• Multiple mobility options such as public transport solutions, bike leasing, or company car eligibility.

• A vibrant, social workplace with great office facilities and regular team events

 

Company description

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.