(Senior) SOC Analyst

The Collective Consulting is seeking a (Senior) SOC Analyst to join our team of experts dedicated to providing unparalleled cybersecurity solutions. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge of Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents across our clients' environments. Your analytical and incident handling skills will be critical in protecting our clients and ensuring they achieve robust security postures that align with our mission to empower confidence, resilience, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts and incidents within Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents, determine root cause, and drive them through to resolution
• Escalate and coordinate complex incidents with other analysts and clients, providing clear, structured handovers
• Onboard log sources and data connectors, and monitor ingestion quality
• Provide expert guidance to clients on incident findings, remediation steps, and security best practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of The Collective Consulting's detection and response processes
• Stay current with the latest threat landscape, attack techniques, and cybersecurity trends, and share that knowledge within the team

Requirements

• Proven expertise in Microsoft Sentinel and the Microsoft Defender family of products
• Experience as a SOC analyst or in incident handling
• Strong understanding of the incident response lifecycle, from detection through triage to containment and remediation
• Proficiency in KQL for log analysis and detection engineering; PowerShell or Python is considered a plus
• Solid understanding of common attack techniques and the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients and internal teams
• Comfortable working in a 24/7 SOC environment, including participation in on-call or shift rotations
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and regulatory requirements including NIS2 and ISO27001

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest strength. At The Collective, you’ll find:

• A competitive salary package with the usual fringe benefits, including a company car, laptop, mobile phone, health insurance including dental plan and outpatient care, a pension plan, additional vacation days, and more.
• Flexibility to work from home
• Support for certifications and training, so you can keep growing your skills.
• The opportunity to work alongside recognized experts in Microsoft Security.
• A culture built on collaboration, expertise, and well-being because we want you to thrive, not just work.