Security Operations Center Analyst (H/F/X)

On behalf of a renowned space organization, Leonardo Belgium (LBe) is looking for multiple SOC professionals to carry out the constitution of a team that will have the unique and exciting opportunity to join a challenging and major European security project and contribute to the development of organization's cyber resilience.

The working location will the Redu, Belgium, and full-time on site presence is required. It's a standard, Monday to Friday type of schedule, there is NO 24/7, on-call, or weekend shift.

The main objective of the SOC team is:

• Security monitoring, in-depth incident analysis, and crisis management support

• Customer relations, including providing recommendations, continuous service improvement, and incident remediation support

• Continuous improvements, including the development of process/procedure manuals and participation in the improvement plan for service efficiency and detection rules

The SOC Analysts actively monitors security threats and risks involving customers’ infrastructure. They ensure that the problematic incidents and events are troubleshooted or escalated if needed. They can also respond to complex security issues and proactively look for threats that may have evaded the organization's defenses.

Depending on their level, their main responsibilities will include :

Level 1:

• Continuous monitoring of the customers' infrastructure to identify security incident

• Triaging security alerts

• Collecting data and context necessary to initiate Level 2 escalation

• Responding on security incidents

• Monitoring health of customer security sensors and SIEM infrastructure

• Delivering scheduled and ad-hoc reports

• Working closely with L2 and L3 Analysts towards the continuous improvement of the service

Level 2:

• Conducting in-depth analysis of security incidents to identify the full kill chain

• Executing risk hunting activities and conducting threat hunting exercises

• Undertaking forensic investigations and performing evaluations for L1 and L2 analysts

• Tracking incident detection and closure, and validating security incidents

• Generating new use cases for emerging threats and reviewing vulnerability assessment reports with clients

• Acting as a subject matter expert and expert witness when required

Level 3:

• Supporting L2 analyst responses to complex security issues

• Proactive hunting for threats that may have bypassed the organization's defenses

• Discovering and relaying information about new vulnerabilities and emerging cybersecurity trends to the organization

• Implementing changes in cybersecurity policy based on the information discovered

• Leading the investigation and response to the most severe security incidents

• Providing guidance and mentorship to juniors Analysts

• Developing and refining the organization’s threat intelligence strategy

Here are the requirements for each job opening :

Level 1 SOC Analyst:

• Education: Master’s degree[1] in STEM studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, a related field, or Bachelor with equivalent experience

• Certifications: Entry-level security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate, or equivalent, is desirable but not mandatory

• Soft skills: Strong skills in regards to teamwork and collaboration, analysis and synthesis, communication, multitasking, and resourcefulness

• Technical skills: Basic proficiency in shell scripting, log analysis, network protocols, security tools (SIEM, EDR, …), and server OS, mainly Linux and Windows

• Languages: English CEFR level B2 minimum, both written and spoken

• Other requirement: Eligible to undergo security clearance procedure (EU citizenship needed)

Level 2 SOC Analyst:

• Experience Level: Min 4 years in a SOC or cybersecurity role

• Education: Master’s degree in STEM studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, a related field, or Bachelor with equivalent experience

• Certifications: Security certifications such as Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or equivalent, is desirable but not mandatory

• Soft skills: Strong skills in regards to teamwork and collaboration, analysis and synthesis, communication, and multitasking.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in security tools (SIEM, EDR, …), mitigation strategies, forensic investigations, and security incident handling

• Languages: English CEFR level B2 minimum, both written and spoken

• Other requirement: Eligible to undergo the ESA and EU secret security clearance procedure (EU citizenship needed)

Level 3 SOC Analyst:

• Experience Level: Min 5 years in a SOC or cybersecurity role

• Education: Master’s degree in STEM studies, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, a related field, or Bachelor with equivalent experience

• Certifications: Advanced security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or equivalent

• Soft skills: Strong skills in regards to teamwork and collaboration, analysis and synthesis, communication, multitasking, resourcefulness, and leadership

• Technical skills: In-depth expertise in threat intelligence, root cause analysis, incident response, malware analysis, and proactive threat hunting capabilities. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK is a big plus.

• Languages: English CEFR level B2 minimum, both written and spoken

• Other requirement: Eligible to undergo security clearance procedure (EU citizenship needed)

What do we have to offer?

• An exciting opportunity to join the cutting-edge Cyber Security sector and work for the internationally renowned company Leonardo, the Italian leader in Cyber Security

• The chance to boost your career, and receive training to speed up your personal development

• A competitive salary based on experience, skills, and industry requirements

• A supportive and inclusive work culture where innovation thrives and collaboration flourishes

• Opportunities for advancement and career progression within a growing organization

[1] : A Bachelor with 10 years of relevant experience is considered equivalent to a Master's Degree. If the education requirement is not fully met, feel free to apply anyway, some flexibility is allowed on a case-to case basis