Security Operations Analyst

Job Description & Summary Do you want to play a hands-on role in keeping PwC Netherlands secure every day? Are you energized by working across vulnerability management, monitoring, and incident response in one varied role?   In this role   you'll   help run and improve PwC NL's security   operations, from   tracking vulnerabilities and reviewing monitoring outputs to managing security exceptions and following up on findings in tools like Wiz and BitSight.   You'll   work closely with internal technology teams and the CISO office, with direct visibility on the firm's security posture.   It's   a role where structured operational work and curiosity about new tools and AI go hand in hand.   This is what   you'll   do   You'll   join the CISO office, a team of five informal and ambitious colleagues working on firm-wide security topics.   You'll   report to   the   Technical Information Security Officer   (TISO) ,   and collaborate closely with internal technology teams, control owners, and the wider CISO office.   In this   role,   you'll   support the day-to-day operational security of PwC NL.   You'll   help track vulnerabilities through   identification and reporting   to remediation, contribute to incident triage and investigation, and review monitoring outputs to spot unusual activity or control gaps.   You'll   also manage the security exception process and follow up on findings in our key security posture platforms.   It's   a varied operational role   where   keeping clear records, managing recurring tasks, and   prioritizing   risk all come together.   Support and coordinate the vulnerability and patch management process, tracking findings and following up on remediation within agreed timelines.   Contribute to incident management by supporting triage, investigation, escalation, documentation, and follow-up of security incidents and operational events.   Monitor and review security logging and monitoring outputs, perform operational follow-up in platforms such as Wiz   and BitSight, and route findings to the right owners through to closure.   Manage and   maintain   the security exception management process, including registration, risk review, stakeholder follow-up, and periodic reassessment.   Support overall security hygiene by following up on baseline control weaknesses, configuration issues, outdated assets, and access reviews.   You recognize yourself in this   You work in a proactive way, take ownership of issues until   they're   resolved, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You enjoy structured operational work and stay curious about new tools and how AI can improve day-to-day operations.   2 +   years   of hands-on experience in security operations, IT security, or   equivalent   IT   function .   Familiarity with vulnerability management, patching,   logging   and monitoring (ideally in a SOC or NOC environment), and incident classification and response workflows.   Solid understanding of core IT infrastructure, networking, and information security concepts (e.g., firewalls, identity management, encryption, access control).   Basic scripting in Python or PowerShell is a strong plus, as are security certificates such as Security+, ISC2 CC, or equivalent.   Strong problem-solving mindset, able to break down complex problems and translate this to   actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

With   us   you get the chance to be yourself, bring out the best in yourself in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things:   A competitive salary in line with your experience, an annual bonus (depending on results and personal development), and the opportunity to grow further in your career;   A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition of your contributions are