Senior SOC Analyst & Incident Responder

Empowered by our motto, "Making Data Matter", Keyrus stands at the forefront of global consultancy in Data & Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Digital Transformation. With a presence in 27 countries across 4 continents, we're on a mission to elevate the impact of data.

We are data experts, guiding our clients through their data journey regardless of their level of maturity in analytics. As an end-to-end partner, we address varied challenges that our clients face, from Advanced Analytics, Cloud, Data Governance, Visualisation to Enterprise Performance Management, from advisory to delivery.

With more than 3200 employees in all corners of the world, Keyrus is dedicated to helping businesses taking advantage of the Data and Digital paradigm to enhance their performance, facilitating, and accelerating their transformation, and generating new drivers of growth, competitiveness, and sustainability.

Job Summary 

Keyrus is looking for an experienced Incident Responder / SOC Analyst (IRS) to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of our organisation. This role focuses on real-time monitoring, management of cyberattacks, and execution of structured response strategies in accordance with the organisation's Incident Response Plan. The position plays a critical role in identifying, mitigating

This position is Hybrid position in Belgium - Brussels. 

Note: All applications/CV’s must be submitted in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the Incident Response Plan
• Develop and execute procedures for incident detection, analysis, containment, and recovery
• Identify, investigate, and report on cybersecurity incidents
• Assess and manage technical vulnerabilities
• Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of security controls and incident response capabilities
• Conduct malware analysis, forensic investigations, and penetration testing
• Design and implement incident testing and simulation techniques
• Create documentation and reports on incident findings and response actions
• Collaborate with SOCs, CSIRTs, CISOs, Legal, and Compliance Officers to ensure appropriate response and reporting, including under GDPR and NIS directives
• Continuously measure and improve the resilience and agility of incident response processes

Requirements for the role 

• 13 years of relevant professional experience in cybersecurity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Advanced knowledge in incident handling and cyber incident lifecycle
• Deep understanding of operating systems, networks, cloud infrastructure, and log analysis
• Expertise in malware analysis, forensics, penetration testing, and threat detection
• Ability to operate effectively under pressure in high-stakes environments
• Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills
• Technical Certifications (at least one strongly preferred):
• Fluent in English
• Must be a Portuguese or European citizen 

What we offer at Keyrus Portugal:

• Competitive salary based on your skills & experience and according to the Data market practice
• Meal allowance of €8.32 per day
• Flexible benefits option
• Private Medical Insurance
• 22 days of annual leave (increasing every 3 years up to a maximum of 25 days)
• Training Program through KLX (Keyrus Learning Experience) Platform

Why Keyrus?

Joining Keyrus means joining a market leader in the Data Intelligence field and an (inter)national player in Management Consultancy and Digital Experience.

Keyrus Portugal operates on five guiding pillars that shape our approach to work and collaboration – Diversity; Trust; Flexibility; Ownership & Innovation - we're dedicated to cultivating a team as diverse as the challenges we take on. 

We embrace and celebrate the rich variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents that each individual brings. We firmly believe that diversity fuels innovation, ignites creativity, and propels us towards greatness. 

Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other dimension of diversity, everyone is not only welcome but valued here. 

Join us in shaping a future where everyone can thrive!