SOC Security Consultant
For one of our clients, an energy exchange company, we are looking for a motivated, well-organised interim SOC Security Consultant.
In your role as SOC Security Consultant you will be part of a dynamic company which operates in a constantly moving landscape, where regulation, power generation and consumption fundamentals as well as financial technology keep evolving. Your mission will include the following:
• Working with external MSSP on defining and refining the requirements, configuration controls and coordinated response to alerts of the SIEM;
• Perform security controls (e.g. on user management, network protection and monitoring, vulnerability management);
• Guide and advise information security engineers on effective implementation of security tooling to enable security monitoring. Coordinate incident response activities;
• Contribute and update information security procedures and controls in line with industry regulations, best practices, and the company’s risk management and compliance programs;
• Provide expert guidance and support on information security matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective implementation of security controls;
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, technologies, and industry regulations to continually improve the company’s security posture and contribute to information security projects
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Technical skills:
• Ability to keep track, organize your own work, set timelines, targets and report on them;
• Able to work independently on analyzing potential solutions, comparing them and advising on choice(s) based on criteria;
• Able to communicate and work with different teams / persons across several countries;
• Good capacity to make thorough analyses, document criteria, pros and cons and potential choices;
• Knowledge / experience with SIEM solution(s) / Darktrace / Carbon Black is an advantage;
• Relevant certifications in the field of information security (CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst, or ISC2-CCSP) is a plus;
• Experience with industry standards and regulations ISO/IEC2700x, NIST CSF, KRITIS, GDPR is a plus.
Soft skills:
• You are a team player;
• You are able or have experience working in scrum;
• You have very good communication and interpersonal skills;
• You have good analytical skills and are curious;
• You are proactive and eager to learn.
If you’re interested in discovering different cultures and working styles… then this position is made for you!
EDUCATION
• Master program/degree with a Technical University with specialization in Computer Engineering / Software / Electronics;
• Knowledge of energy companies, their risk, security and/or regulatory environment is an advantage.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Fluent English (written and verbal) is mandatory (working language);
• Good knowledge and understanding of French (written and verbal) will be a big plus.
EXPERIENCE
• Prior similar position(s) with an Energy company will be an advantage.