General information
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Job title
MDR / SOC Engineer
Function
Advisory - Senior Advisor
Roles & Responsibilities
Our company is seeking a skilled and experienced Managed Detection and Response (MDR) / Security Operations Center (SOC) engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cybersecurity and hands-on experience with monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents within a SOC environment.
As a MDR/SOC engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the security posture of our clients organization. You will be responsible for designing and advising on the development of a MDR service, monitoring security events, analyzing network traffic, and ensuring the integrity of our systems. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security best practices and incident response procedures.
* Monitor and analyze security events and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
* Investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access attempts
* Develop and maintain security incident response plans and procedures
* Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and vulnerability scanning
* Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to implement security improvements and remediation measures
* Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and technologies
* Document and report security incidents, findings, and recommendations to management
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Location
Antwerp
Skills & Qualifications
* Proven experience with Azure Sentinel, including monitoring, querying, playbook development, and integration with other solutions
* Proven experience with the Microsoft Defender security stack and Microsoft Online ecosystem
* Knowledge of other SIEM and SOAR solutions is a plus (Q-radar, Palo Alto, Splunk…)
* Proven professional experience in a SOC or security-related role
* Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and standards like CIS, NIST, Cyber Fundamentals
* Knowledge of languages like PowerShell and KQL
* Familiarity with networking protocols and concepts
* You are confident working with AI tools, have a critical mindset in using AI in everyday tasks and team collaboration.
Education and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field
* Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CISSP are highly desirable
* Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication and teamwork abilities
* Native proficiency in Dutch or French and professional proficiency in English
We offer
* An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered.
* A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our plan.
* Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions.
* Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track.
* Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are.
* A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support each other.
* A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG.
* Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our program.
* An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other's beliefs and backgrounds.
Contract type
Permanent
Full time/ Part time
Full-time
Job location
Europe, Belgium, Antwerp Office
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of experience required
3 to 5 years
Languages
* Dutch (Very good knowledge)
* French (Very good knowledge)
* English (Very good knowledge)