MDR / SOC Engineer

General information

Reference

2024-1085  

Position description

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

Zaventem HQ

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

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 Reflex@KPMG 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 Together@KPMG 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

Position location

Job location

Europe, Belgium, Brussels Office - Zaventem HQ

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

3 to 5 years

Languages

• Dutch (Very good knowledge)
• English (Very good knowledge)
• French (Good knowledge)