Senior Cyber Security Professional - SecOps & CSP

Job Description

Role: Senior Cyber Security Professional – SecOps & CSP

Location: Almere, Netherlands (Onsite)

Experience:

7–8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience

Employment Type

Full-time

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Cyber Security Professional (CSP) with strong Security Operations (SecOps) expertise to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity initiatives. This role is hands-on and operational, focused on threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, and continuous improvement of security controls across on-premise and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will function as a senior individual contributor, collaborating closely with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and compliance teams to ensure a robust and resilient security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations (SecOps)

Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents using SIEM and endpoint security tools

Lead incident response activities including containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis

Perform threat hunting and proactive security monitoring

Develop, maintain, and improve SOC runbooks, playbooks, and response procedures

Tune SIEM rules and alerts to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners during security events

Cyber Security Professional (CSP) Responsibilities

Implement and manage enterprise security controls across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms

Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation with IT and engineering teams

Support risk assessments, security reviews, and architecture discussions

Ensure alignment with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and SOC 2

Support audit activities and evidence collection for internal and external assessments

Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures

Governance, Risk & Collaboration

Partner with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to embed security best practices

Provide guidance on secure configurations, access controls, and data protection

Mentor junior security analysts and support knowledge transfer

Maintain accurate security documentation and reporting

Required Qualifications

7–8 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity with a strong SecOps focus

Proven experience in incident response, security monitoring, and threat analysis

Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, etc.)

Solid understanding of endpoint, network, and identity security

Experience supporting compliance and governance initiatives

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, controls, and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCED, GCIH, Security+, or equivalent

Experience with SOAR tools and security automation

Working knowledge of cloud and hybrid security environments

Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and investigative mindset

Clear and professional communication skills

Ability to operate independently and manage priorities effectively

Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams