Medior SOC Analyst

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Job Description

Location: Marietta, GA 

Join Vanderlande's Cyber Security team as a Medior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst. You will investigate escalated incidents and help protect our global IT environment. 

Your Role 

As a Medior SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting Vanderlande’s global IT environment by monitoring, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. 

You will analyze security events, identify potential threats, coordinate incident response activities, and work closely with internal and external security teams to safeguard critical business systems and infrastructure. 

What You’ll Do 

Detect and Investigate 

• Investigate security incidents escalated by external Tier 1 SOC analysts. 

• Monitor security systems, logs, alerts, and events to identify suspicious activity and potential threats. 

• Analyze security events to determine severity, scope, impact, and appropriate response. 

• Conduct root cause analysis and prepare detailed incident reports and security summaries. 

Respond and Coordinate 

• Respond to, contain, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents, coordinating across IT, infrastructure, application, and security teams. 

• Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. 

Improve and Hunt 

• Support proactive threat hunting, detection, and vulnerability identification. 

• Monitor security controls and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture. 

• Create and improve SOC processes, playbooks, workflows, and incident response procedures. 

• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices. 

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the SOC. 

Tools and Platforms 

• Use Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), IDS/IPS, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and antivirus and endpoint security solutions. 

• Manage and support Attack Surface Management, sandboxing, and threat hunting tools. 

What You Bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Analysis, or related security function. 

• Strong understanding of:  

• Cybersecurity principles and best practices 

• Threat detection and analysis 

• Incident response 

• SOC processes 

• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, antivirus and endpoint security solutions, and security monitoring and threat detection tools. 

• Working knowledge of:  

• Networking protocols and concepts 

• Windows and/or Linux operating systems 

• Common attack vectors and techniques 

• Security vulnerabilities and remediation 

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical security issues to different audiences. 

• Team player with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, global, and collaborative environment. 

• Flexibility to support rotational shifts or flexible working hours as required. 

Preferred Certifications 

Relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus, including: 

• CompTIA Security+ 

• CompTIA CySA+ 

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) 

• GIAC certifications (for example GCIH or GCIA) 

• Microsoft Security certifications (for example SC-200) 

• Other relevant security operations, incident response, vulnerability management or threat detection certifications 

About Vanderlande 

Vanderlande is a global market leader in future-proof logistics process automation for airports, parcel services, and warehouse solutions. Our innovative technologies help customers optimize their operations through intelligent automation and secure digital solutions. 

At Vanderlande, you will have the opportunity to work on global initiatives, collaborate with highly skilled professionals, and continuously develop your technical expertise in a supportive and international environment. 

What We Offer 

Working at Vanderlande comes with the support and space to grow, achieve, and enjoy the journey. Benefits and opportunities include: 

• Competitive salary package 

• 3 weeks of annual leave, prorated from the start of the financial year, including:  

• 7 sick days 

• 9 paid holidays 

• 1 paid floating holiday 

• Flexible and hybrid working model supporting work-life balance 

• Access to Vanderlande Academy and a wide range of learning and development programs 

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage 

• Opportunities to participate in Vanderlande communities and employee initiatives 

• Exposure to global cybersecurity challenges and industry-leading automation environments, with opportunities to expand your expertise across security operations, incident response, and threat detection 

How We Work 

Our culture is built around three core values: Every day better, We care, and Team play. 

In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate achievements together, collaborate across teams, and do what we say. 

In the SOC, that means learning from every incident through post-incident reviews, sharing ownership of escalations, and handing work over smoothly across regions. 

Ready to Apply? 

Interested in joining our Cyber Security team? Apply through our careers page with your CV/resume and a brief summary outlining your interest in the role. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.