L3 SOC Analyst / Detection Engineer

Context

A major financial institution is strengthening its Security Operations Center to improve advanced incident response, proactive threat hunting, and detection engineering capabilities. The role supports the protection of critical national and European financial systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Lead advanced cybersecurity incident investigations and response activities
Support L1 and L2 SOC analysts during escalations
Conduct forensic investigations and root cause analysis
Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery actions
Perform proactive threat hunting activities
Analyze malware, phishing campaigns, and advanced attack techniques
Identify attacker TTPs aligned with MITRE ATT&CK
Design and maintain SIEM/EDR/XDR detection rules and use cases
Improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives
Translate threat intelligence into actionable detections
Validate detections through simulations and purple team exercises
Improve SOC processes, playbooks, and automation
Contribute to SOC reporting and operational maturity initiatives
Mentor junior SOC analysts and support knowledge sharing

Technical skills

Must have

Strong experience as an L3 SOC Analyst or Incident Responder
Advanced experience with Microsoft Sentinel
Advanced experience with Microsoft Defender XDR
Strong knowledge of Splunk
Experience in detection use case development and improvement
Advanced threat hunting capabilities
Malware analysis experience
Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and attacker TTPs
KQL scripting experience
Experience handling high-severity cybersecurity incidents
Professional English proficiency
Native or bilingual proficiency in Dutch or French
Willingness to undergo a Federal Police security screening

Should have

Purple teaming experience
Experience with forensic investigations
Knowledge of vulnerability management
Experience mentoring junior analysts
Knowledge of SOC automation and playbook development
Experience working in regulated or financial environments
Good communication and collaboration skills
Autonomous and proactive mindset

Nice to have

Knowledge of Stamus
Experience with ServiceNow
Microsoft Azure knowledge
Linux Red Hat administration knowledge
Windows Server administration experience
iOS environment knowledge
Relevant cybersecurity certifications

Who we are

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Type

Permanent or Freelance

Contract

Full-time

Location

Brussels

Homeworking

2 days per week

Sector

Banking

Keywords

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Julie Huart

Talent Management Officer

j.huart@communityconsulting.be

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