L2 SOC Analyst Job Type:
Freelance ZZZ
Location:
Hybrid (1 day per week onsite in Amsterdam area)
Duration:
6 months with scope for extension
Rate:
€60 - €85 per hour depending on experience
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced L2 SOC Analyst to support our Financial Services client’s Security Operations Centre (SOC). The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents, with a strong focus on Microsoft security technologies, including Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and triage security alerts and incidents using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender suite
Perform detailed investigation and analysis of security events, identifying root causes and recommending remediation actions
Escalate complex incidents to L3 teams where required, ensuring proper documentation and handover
Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security risks
Maintain and improve detection rules, playbooks, and use cases within Microsoft Sentinel
Respond to incidents in line with defined SLAs and security procedures
Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to remediate vulnerabilities and security issues
Produce clear and concise incident reports and documentation
Support continuous improvement of SOC processes, tooling, and workflows
Required Skills & Experience
Proven experience working as an L2 SOC Analyst or similar role
Hands-on experience with:
Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM)
Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud Apps, Office 365)
Strong understanding of security incident lifecycle and response processes
Experience analysing logs from various sources (network, endpoint, cloud)
Knowledge of common attack vectors, threat actors, and MITRE ATT&CK framework
Familiarity with KQL (Kusto Query Language) for querying and detection tuning
Experience with security tools such as EDR, SIEM, and SOAR platforms
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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