Senior SOC Engineer

About Bitvavo

In 2018, Bitvavo launched the first version of its digital assets trading platform, to bridge the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible for everyone.

In two years' time, Bitvavo has established itself as the market leader in the Netherlands and one of the largest in Europe, with over one million users exchanging tens of billions of digital assets a year.

Our team, located in Amsterdam, is looking for self-driven, talented people who can help make digital assets available for everyone.

As our Senior SOC Engineer, you will own the end-to-end deployment and governance of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, architect and harden network security controls, and elevate our threat detection and response posture through advanced automation and integration—ensuring our infrastructure remains compliant and safe.

• DLP Implementation and Management: Configure policies, monitor events, and handle incidents end-to-end to prevent data leaks.
• Network Security Controls: Manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs to strengthen network security and mitigate threats.
• Incident Response: Lead end-to-end response to security incidents, including triage, containment, and post-incident review.
• Threat Detection and Response: Design and implement custom detection rules in SIEM to identify and respond to threats in real-time.
• Security Automation: Leverage SOAR platforms to automate repetitive tasks and streamline incident response processes.
• System Integration and Optimisation: Integrate DLP and network security tools with SIEM/SOAR platforms for improved visibility and automation.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure controls comply with industry standards and generate insightful security reports.

• 8+ years in cybersecurity engineering with DLP (Symantec, Forcepoint, Microsoft Purview) and network security.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and cloud network security configurations.
• SIEM & SOAR proficiency, day-to-day experience with Splunk, QRadar or Sumo Logic plus a SOAR platform.
• Relevant certifications as CISSP, CCNP Security, GIAC GND or equivalent, are a huge plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native security tools is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS.

At Bitvavo, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, foster creativity, and lead to better outcomes. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ability, or any other characteristic. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates your unique contributions.

Bitvavo does not accept resumes from staffing, search, or recruitment firms without a signed agreement. If you send us a resume without such an agreement, we may contact the candidate directly without any obligation whatsoever and no fee of any kind will be paid should we hire the candidate.

What we offer: 

• Excellent employment terms, including:
• a very competitive salary;
• lunch;
• 26 days of annual leave;
• Budget for external training and courses.
• We are flexible in terms of WFH or at our office in the heart of Amsterdam;
• Be actively involved with the latest technologies and innovations;
• A position in a unique, young and fast growing FinTech company.

Our selection procedure in a nutshell

• Apply by clicking the button below. Please share whatever you want about yourself to convince we are a match!
• Let's first have a 'coffee chat' to introduce Bitvavo, the role and get to know you. 
• We will follow up with an in-depth interview.

We strive to process applications within a week. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by mail at recruitment@bitvavo.com.