SOC Lead – MSS Security Operations Center (SOC).

Job Description

Role: SOC Lead – MSS Security Operations Center (SOC).

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Employment Type: Full-time

Are you an experienced SOC Lead with a strong background in Cyber Incident Management, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management? Do you have the expertise to guide senior leadership and manage high-impact cyber incidents effectively? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor and Cyber Incident Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior leadership, enabling effective risk mitigation and business impact management.
• Lead and coordinate response to significant cyber incidents, ensuring timely and structured resolution.
• Develop cyber incident containment plans and remediation strategies in collaboration with business teams.
• Drive improvements in incident response, investigation, and management principles.
• Provide technical expertise to assess and mitigate cyber threats while leveraging Threat Intelligence for proactive defence strategies.
• Ensure effective reporting through technical and management dashboards, status updates, and post-incident analysis.
• Maintain continuous communication with the Group Security Operations Team and key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain incident response play-books, conduct cyber-scenario exercises, and support Incident Response maturity assessments.
• Oversee incident root cause analysis, contributing to prevention strategies and maintaining an Incident Knowledge Base.
• Work closely with Threat Intelligence and Security Architecture teams to monitor the evolving cyber threat landscape.
• Lead the Cyber Emergency Response Team (CERT) to manage and mitigate serious cyber incidents effectively.

Requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Logical reasoning and analytical thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and agile environments
• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, etc.) are a plus

Benefits

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Requirements
Proven experience in Cybersecurity Incident Management, SOC Operations, and Threat Intelligence. Strong knowledge of Vulnerability Management and cyber risk assessment methodologies. Exceptional communication skills—ability to engage with senior leadership and technical teams effectively. Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management skills. Experience in leading cyber incident response exercises, tabletop simulations, and playbook development. A proactive, values-driven individual with a keen eye for detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
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