Cybersecurity Specialist
About the assignment
You are the frontline defender of a dynamic organisation's digital infrastructure. You monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and respond to threats in real-time using advanced detection tools.
Your role bridges detection and response. You analyse logs, identify anomalies, and escalate critical events to senior analysts. You document findings, support incident investigations, and contribute to improving detection rules.
You make a measurable impact by reducing mean time to response and strengthening the organisation's security posture through continuous vigilance.
Your responsibilities
- Monitor security events and alerts across SIEM platforms daily
- Investigate suspicious activities and determine if incidents require escalation
- Document findings and produce clear incident reports for stakeholders
- Support threat hunting efforts by analysing historical logs and patterns
- Collaborate with incident response teams during active security events
- Maintain and improve detection rules based on emerging threat intelligence
- Participate in on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 security coverage
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 2+ years in SOC operations or security monitoring roles
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or QRadar)
- Strong understanding of threat detection and incident response workflows
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, on-call environments
- Excellent communication skills for reporting findings to non-technical stakeholders
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
- Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and feeds
- Certification in CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent
What we offer
- Work on cutting-edge security platforms and tools
- Join a professional security team with strong mentorship
- Opportunities for certifications and continuous learning
- Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options
- Competitive package based on experience
- Personal guidance from a dedicated MVPeople consultant who knows your niche
The process
Introduction
Phone call with your MVPeople consultant (within 24 hours)
Match & Brief
We discuss the assignment in detail and prepare you
Client meeting
Introduction to the client
Start
Contracting and onboarding
Details
Type
Permanent
Location
Amsterdam
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Medior
Industry
overige
Posted
24 March 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com