Senior SOC Analyst – Cloud Security & Threat Detection

Unleash your potential to combat cyber threats and shape the future of cloud security with innovative threat detection and incident response strategies.

Location & Work Model
Portugal — Remote (full-time, 5 days a week)

As a Senior SOC Analyst – Cloud Security & Threat Detection, you will be working for our client, a leading cybersecurity organization dedicated to safeguarding digital assets across multi-cloud environments. You will play a critical role in monitoring, investigating, and responding to emerging cyber threats, helping to protect sensitive data and infrastructure in a dynamic, fast-paced setting. This position offers opportunities for impactful work and career growth within an innovative security team.

Your main responsibilities:

• Conduct real-time security monitoring and triage across multi-cloud environments using advanced SIEM and EDR tools.
• Investigate and analyze verified alerts to identify root causes, reconstruct attack timelines, and assess threat impact.
• Monitor, audit, and analyze anomalies within cloud workloads utilizing native AWS, Azure, or GCP security tools.
• Develop and refine automated detection use cases and contribute to security automation workflows with Cortex XSOAR and cloud native platforms.
• Execute immediate containment actions such as isolating hosts, deploying blocks, or revoking cloud credentials, following documented SOPs.
• Document all technical findings, incident details, and containment measures meticulously within ticketing systems.
• Escalate high-severity or systemic incidents to Tier 3 engineering and incident response teams.

You’re ideal for this role if you have:

• At least 6 years of experience in SOC, security monitoring, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Elastic SIEM, Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or similar).
• Strong knowledge of EDR/XDR tools (CrowdStrike Falcon or equivalent).
• Familiarity with network detection and response platforms such as Darktrace.
• Working knowledge of one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its native security services.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, attack techniques, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Excellent written communication skills for incident documentation.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 rotating shift environment.

It is a strong plus if you have: (optional)

• Experience with security automation platforms such as Cortex XSOAR or Splunk SOAR.
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GIAC GCIH/GCIA, vendor certifications).
• Experience within regulated environments such as financial services.

Language Required for the role:
English — Fluent command required.

Eligibility to work in Europe:
Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in Portugal or the European Union will be considered for this role.

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