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SOC Process & Capability Analyst - Veghel

This vacancy sits in the Airport division and is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving cybersecurity processes that enable the Airports Security Operations Center (SOC) to operate efficiently, consistently, and in alignment with the client'sCyber Defence Organisation (CDO) and applicable regulatory requirements.

This role focuses on capability building, process maturity, and operational consistency, ensuring that SOC services, workflows, governance structures, and operational procedures are clearly defined, documented, compliant with legislation, and effectively executed where required.

Your role
This is a hybrid role combining process ownership with operational execution. While this is not a traditional shift based SOC analyst position, the role requires strong operational understanding and hands on involvement in selected SOC activities, particularly where deep process knowledge, coordination, or regulatory context is essential.
You will work closely with SOC leadership, security analysts, incident responders, IT/OT teams, GISO, Legal, and the broader IT and OT delivery teams to translate cybersecurity requirements into practical operational procedures, playbooks, templates, and guidelines. The SOC Process & Capability Analyst is an integral part of the Airports SOC organization.
You will be part of the SOC Services team, responsible for implementing SOC services, transitioning them into operations, and participating hands on in the execution of selected critical SOC activities.

We are looking for a flexible, independent professional who can help shape, operationalize, and mature the Airports SOC and its services. This role combines process ownership with active operational involvement, especially in areas where deep process knowledge, coordination, or regulatory context is required.

What will you be doing
Process Design & Governance

Develop, document, and maintain SOC processes, procedures, runbooks, and workflowsTranslate cybersecurity policies and legal requirements into practical, implementable SOC processesSupport capability building across SOC disciplinesMaintain alignment of SOC processes with relevant frameworks, standards, and regulatory requirementsDefine process KPIs, metrics, and reporting structuresSupport SOC operations with subject matter expertise, training, and execution of selected critical activities

SOC Operations Enablement & Execution

Collaborate with SOC teams to ensure processes are aligned with day to day SOC operationsActively participate in selected SOC operational activities, such as incident coordination, escalation support, vulnerability handling, and complex or non standard investigationsWork with module and engineering teams to ensure technical changes are properly embedded in SOC processes and workflowsSupport onboarding and stabilization of new SOC capabilitiesFacilitate process training and knowledge transfer within the SOCMap, validate, and maintain end to end SOC operational workflowsContinuous Improvement & Capability MaturityLead SOC process optimization and improvement initiativesIdentify process gaps, inefficiencies, or risks and propose sustainable improvementsConduct periodic process reviews and maturity assessmentsSupport automation, tooling, and SOC capability scaling initiatives

Cross Functional Collaboration

Work closely with IT, OT, Airports Project and Service Delivery, Engineering, and Cyber Architecture teamsAlign SOC process design with secure by design, operational resilience, and regulatory principlesPartner with project and service management and governance teams to ensure consistent service delivery

Documentation & Communication

Develop and maintain documentation such as RACI matrices, templates, workflows, and guidelinesPrepare communication and training materials for process rollouts and operational changesSupport audits, reviews, and regulatory evidence collection where required

What do we ask from you
Required qualifications

3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or a related fieldStrong understanding of SOC operations, workflows, and incident handling practicesProven experience in process design, documentation, and operationalizationFamiliarity with security standards (ISO 27001, ISO62443), Worldwide Security Regulations (NIST2, CRA, TSA) and Service Delivery Standards (ITIL)Strong analytical, structuring, and documentation skillsBachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant fieldFluent in English (additional languages are a plus)

Preferred

Experience operationalizingcybersecurity or service management frameworksKnowledge of SOAR, SIEM, and EDR workflowsRelevant cybersecurity or service management certificationsExperience in Airports or similar OT heavy environments

Key Competencies

Structured and detail orientedFlexible and willing to help shape the newly established departmentStrong analytical and problem solving mindsetProcess driven with a focus on continuous improvementAble to work independently in a dynamic, operational environmentStrong communicator across technical and non technical stakeholders

Expected Work Environment

Part of the Airports SOC organizationOnsite role in VeghelFastpaced, operational security environmentOccasional travel to other client or customer locations

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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