Security Analyst (Tier-2) – SOC
About the assignment
You join the Security Operations Center of a leading organisation in the financial sector. You investigate alerts, analyse threats, and respond to security incidents that matter. Your work directly protects critical systems and customer data.
You operate at Tier-2 level: you handle complex incident investigations, escalate threats appropriately, and contribute to SOC process improvements. You ask critical questions and deliver high-quality analysis.
Your responsibilities
- Investigate security alerts and determine severity using MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks
- Analyse malware, network traffic, and endpoint logs to identify root causes
- Escalate incidents to Tier-3/incident response when required
- Document findings clearly and maintain comprehensive incident records
- Identify patterns across incidents and recommend preventive controls
- Participate in threat intelligence briefings and SOC process refinement
- Assist in tuning detection rules to reduce false positives
- Collaborate with blue team and infrastructure teams during incident response
Tech Stack & Tools
Platforms & Tooling
Frameworks & Standards
Cloud & Infrastructure
Methodologies
Certifications (preferred)
Must-haves
- 3+ years in SOC operations or security monitoring
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of incident investigation workflows
- Ability to read and interpret logs, network traffic, and endpoint data
- Excellent documentation and communication skills
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with endpoint detection platforms (CrowdStrike, Cortex XDR)
- Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework and threat intelligence
- Relevant security certification (CySA+, GCIH, GCIA)
- Exposure to threat hunting or proactive detection work
What we offer
- Work on real security incidents in a financial services environment
- Access to premium security tools and continuous threat intelligence
- Structured learning pathway from Tier-2 towards senior analyst or specialisation roles
- Collaborative SOC team with clear escalation and mentoring
- 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
Consultancy
Location
Amsterdam
Work model
Hybrid
Level
Medior
Industry
bankwezen
Posted
5 March 2026
Contact
MVPeople Group
jobs@mvpeoplegroup.com