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Security Operations Center Analyst

Security Operations Center Analyst

On site

Brussels, Belgium

Freelance

24-11-2025

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Skills

Python Bash PowerShell Incident Response Forensics Splunk TheHive Monitoring Windows

Job Specifications

First-Line SOC Analyst (Freelance)

Location: On-site — Brussels

Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Eligibility: EU Nationality required (client access restriction)

Start: ASAP

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on First-Line SOC Analyst to join our cybersecurity operations in Brussels. You will be working in a dynamic SOC environment where ~50–60% of your time will be dedicated to first-level alert monitoring, analysis, and escalation. The remaining time will involve supporting SOC improvements through use-case development, scripting, automation, reporting, and collaboration with the wider CSIRT function.

Key Responsibilities

Perform initial alert triage, investigation, and escalation within the SOC
Monitor and analyze logs and security events using Splunk
Work within TheHive for incident case management
Contribute to SOC tuning, use-case development, and detection improvements
Support automation workflows (e.g., Tines) when needed
Assist in reporting and knowledge base updates
Remain proactive on emerging threats, IOCs, and adversary techniques

Required Skills & Experience

~6 years total in IT, with ~3 years in cybersecurity
Solid experience with SIEM (preferably Splunk)
Familiarity with incident management platforms (e.g., TheHive)
Ability to script for automation (PowerShell / Python / Bash)
Basic understanding of EDR tools (e.g., Bitdefender Gravity)
Knowledge of digital forensics fundamentals, especially Windows environment
Cybersecurity certification + incident response or digital forensics certification (GCFA, GCFE, ECIH, OffSec IR-200, etc.)
English at C1 level

About the Company

In late 2009, Stott and May was founded on the belief that hiring managers should never have to make the choice between time to hire and quality of candidate. We noticed a gap in the market for a search offering that can combine the speed of contingent recruitment with a high value, high touch, insightful service more commonly found in the executive search space. A talent solution that's helpful, engaging, collaborative and stacked full of value-add. Built with the flexibility to provide our partners with a choice of best pr... Know more