Security Operations Specialist - Security Operations Specialist
Description
Job Title: Security Operations Specialist
Location: Zurich Area, Switzerland (On-site presence required)
Start Date: Ideally December 2024, latest January 2025
Contract Duration: Fixed-term contract for 6 months
Workload: 80-100%
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Operations Specialist to join our client's Security Operations Center (SOC) in the Zurich area. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract position, where you will be responsible for investigating security events, responding to incidents, and performing basic threat hunting queries to safeguard the client's IT infrastructure.
As the position requires on-site presence in Zurich, candidates must be based in the Zurich area or willing to relocate. Additionally, subcontracting is not an option; the selected candidate will be directly employed by us for the duration of the contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- >Investigate and analyze security events and incidents using various security tools and platforms
- >Lead incident response efforts, ensuring quick and effective containment and mitigation of security threats
- >Perform basic threat hunting queries to proactively detect potential threats and vulnerabilities
- >Collaborate with the client's internal security and IT teams to enhance and implement security measures
- >Document and report on security incidents, findings, and recommended improvements
- >Monitor security alerts and escalate incidents when necessary
- >Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and best practices
Required Qualifications:
- >Proven experience in security operations, incident response, or threat hunting
- >Strong proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is a must
- >Experience with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms, especially Microsoft Sentinel
- >Solid understanding of IT security principles, incident response methodologies, and risk management
- >Strong technical knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Defender, Windows 10 & 11, and TCP/IP networking
- >Strong ability to analyze security logs and data to detect abnormal activities or potential threats
- >Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure
- >Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
- >Must be located in the Zurich area or willing to relocate and work on-site
- >Availability to commit to a 6-month fixed-term contract
Desired Skills:
- >Proficiency in German is a nice-to-have, but not a requirement
- >Familiarity with threat hunting methodologies and tools
- >Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus
- >Familiarity with scripting or automation for security analysis and incident response is advantageous
Additional Information:
- >This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on the client's needs
- >The role requires on-site presence in Zurich at the client's premises
- >Subcontracting is not permitted; the selected candidate will be directly employed by us for the duration of the contract
