SOC Analyst - Microsoft Security Focus

As a SOC Analyst in our -team, you are curious, and eager to continuously expand your cybersecurity knowledge. You approach security operations with passion and a strong defensive mindset against cyber threats. You will monitor multiple client environments and maintain regular communication with customers through phone, email, and ticketing systems. Therefore, you should feel comfortable interacting with clients and translating technical findings into clear communication. To support your growth, we provide a strong certification and training path tailored to your experience and career ambitions, with a particular focus on the Microsoft Security ecosystem. This will help you strengthen your technical expertise and handle increasingly complex security incidents and investigations. And if you enjoy the challenge, you might as well do it at Belgium’s Best Workplace since 2015 ;-) What are your responsibilities as a SOC Analyst? After a personalized onboarding and training program, you will:

• Analyze and handle Level 2 security incidents escalated from Level 1 analysts
• Investigate and correlate security events using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Threat Intelligence sources
• Perform threat hunting and proactive detection activities across client environments
• Create, tune, and optimize detection rules, analytics, and custom IoCs
• Collect and analyze endpoint, identity, network, and cloud-related forensic data during investigations
• Support remediation and containment efforts in collaboration with clients and internal teams
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and automation
• Participate in an on-call rotation for major security incidents when required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: Cybersecurity, Networking, System Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure or IT Support
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and take initiative
• Team player mindset with openness to feedback and continuous learning
• Strong sense of integrity and ownership

Nice-to-have

• Experience with or knowledge of: Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud, Entra ID / Azure AD, KQL (Kusto Query Language) , PowerShell or Python or SIEM / EDR / XDR / SOAR technologies
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat hunting, or offensive security techniques
• Understanding of attacker behavior, malware analysis, or incident response methodologies
• Relevant certifications such as: SC-200, AZ-500, Security+, CySA+ or Microsoft Security certifications

Competitive package:

• Company car with unlimited charging card in Belgium
• Meal vouchers
• Eco-vouchers
• Alan hospitalization insurance: an innovative, transparent and paperless health partner
• Option to add outpatient and dental insurance (doctors, specialists, dentists,…) at a more advantageous rate than if taken out individually
• Group insurance
• Mobile subscription
• Seniority leave days
• Platform allowing you to convert your year-end bonus into additional, personalized benefits

A fun and stimulating work environment:

• Transparent communication
• Modern, wellbeing-oriented offices
• Accessible management, with a young and collaborative spirit
• Events: gala evening, team buildings, afterworks, sports events,…
• Fresh fruit, game room (darts, video and board games, foosball,…), food trucks on the last Friday of the month,…

Opportunities:

• Fast-track career growth
• Possibility of becoming a shareholder after 3-4 years