SOC Analyst (Hybrid) - Berlin

About Us
Eye Security is a fast-growing cybersecurity scale-up founded by ex-Dutch Secret Service agents in 2020. We protect the digital assets of SMEs across Europe with cutting-edge, subscription-based cybersecurity solutions. Our portfolio includes Managed Detection and Response, Incident Response, and more, serving over 450 clients across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and the UK.

About the Role
We're looking for a proactive SOC Analyst to join our team in Berlin (Hybrid) or The Hague (Hybrid). You’ll monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in real-time, collaborating with a skilled team to enhance our security capabilities. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for cybersecurity are a must!

Heads up: This role includes mandatory 24/7 standby shifts (~once every 6 weeks, extra compensated) to ensure our customers are protected around the clock.

Your role at Eye

• Monitor and analyze security events from various sources (EDR, CDR, ASM, etc.) to identify potential threats and intrusions.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents, conducting deep-dive analysis to understand root causes and attack techniques.

• Perform proactive threat hunting across customer environments to identify advanced threats that bypass traditional detection methods.

• Collaborate with the Detection Engineering team to fine-tune and enhance detection rules, ensuring high-quality alerts with minimal false positives.

• Assist in the development and automation of incident response workflows, leveraging SOAR and scripting tools.

• Correlate findings with threat intelligence sources to improve detection capabilities and anticipate emerging threats.

• Document findings and provide comprehensive reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of risks and recommended actions.

• Continuously improve SOC processes and play a key role in incident response playbook development.

You'll be a great fit if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a SOC or similar security-focused role.

• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, and EDR technologies.

• Experience in threat hunting methodologies and working with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

• Familiarity with security logs, network traffic analysis, and digital forensics techniques.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell, KQL, LogScale) for automation and analysis.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly document findings and present them to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bonus points if you hold relevant certifications (e.g., GCIA, GCIH, CEH, OSCP, CISSP).

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact – Help protect businesses across Europe from cyber threats alongside top-tier experts with backgrounds in Intelligence Agencies and the Military.

• Work with cutting-edge tech – Gain hands-on experience with the latest security tools and technologies.

• Exciting company retreats – Quarterly team get-togethers & an annual company-wide retreat (Spain, Portugal, Italy… you get the idea).

• Work-life balance – Generous time-off policy, including volunteering days, floating holidays, and wellbeing time off.

• Competitive compensation – Including base salary, extra compensation for standby shifts, and company stock (ESOP).

Join us and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity in Europe.