SOC Analyst- Athens
- Up to £2500 per month
On behalf of our partner, a fast-growing European cybersecurity services provider with operations in Greece, Cyprus and Central Europe, we are looking for a SOC Analyst to join their 24/7 Security Operations Center in Athens.Our client delivers managed security services, incident response and threat monitoring solutions to clients across financial services, energy, telecom and large enterprise sectors. With a strong focus on proactive defense and operational resilience, the company supports organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity posture in line with evolving regulatory and threat landscapes.As a SOC Analyst, you will be part of a dedicated team responsible for monitoring, detecting and responding to cybersecurity incidents across multiple client environments.What You Will Do:Monitor security alerts and events through SIEM, EDR and other security monitoring platformsAnalyze and triage security incidents according to defined SLAs and playbooksInvestigate suspicious activity, validate true positives and escalate complex incidents to senior analystsPerform log analysis and correlate events across endpoints, network devices and cloud environmentsExecute initial containment and remediation actions where applicableDocument incidents thoroughly and prepare clear technical reports for internal teams and clientsContribute to detection rule tuning and improvement of use cases to reduce false positivesParticipate in threat hunting activities and continuous improvement initiativesSupport vulnerability management follow-ups and security posture reviewsStay up to date with emerging threats, attack techniques (MITRE ATT&CK) and security trendsParticipate in shift rotation (including nights/weekends if applicable)Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or related field2-4 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity monitoring roleHands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar or similar)Familiarity with EDR/XDR tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.)Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, VPNs, Firewalls)Knowledge of security concepts such as IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, malware analysis basicsUnderstanding of incident response processes and escalation proceduresExperience working with Windows and/or Linux environmentsAbility to analyze logs and identify patterns of malicious activityStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsGood written and verbal communication skillsFluency in Greek and EnglishCertifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH or equivalent will be considered a plusWhat We Offer:Competitive remuneration package based on experiencePrivate medical and life insurance planHybrid working modelContinuous training and certification supportExposure to enterprise-level infrastructures and international clientsClear career progression path within the SOC structureIf you are looking to grow within a structured SOC environment and gain exposure to complex security operations, we would be happy to connect and discuss this opportunity further.
