Senior Security Engineer

NCC Group


Job Location:

Rijswijk - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 19 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Do you enjoy turning complex security data into intelligent automated defence At Fox-IT (part of NCC Group) youll help leading organisations across the Netherlands strengthen their security posture using Microsofts security ecosystem.

Youll design and deliver Sentinel-led detection and response build smart SOAR automation and shape XDR strategies that drive real impact. This is hands-on consultancy work in a collaborative environment that values innovation knowledge sharing and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities


Microsoft Sentinel engineering:
Design deploy and optimise Sentinel environments including data connectors normalisation analytics rules UEBA watchlists workbooks and cost-conscious ingestion strategies

Automation & SOAR:
Develop and implement pragmatic SOAR playbooks using Logic Apps and Power Automate to reduce manual effort and improve response times

XDR implementation:
Deploy and optimise Microsoft Defender XDR across endpoints identity email and cloud. Align detections with MITRE ATT&CK and relevant threat scenarios

Threat hunting & response:
Use KQL for proactive threat hunting support incident triage and continuously improve detection use cases in collaboration with SOC teams

Data protection & compliance:
Advise on Microsoft Purview Information Protection and DLP supporting clients from design through to implementation and rollout

Client delivery:

Translate technical solutions into business value through roadmaps reporting and stakeholder communication

Knowledge sharing:

Support and mentor colleagues contribute to reusable assets and share best practices within Fox-IT

Business development:

Support pre-sales activities including scoping proposals and advising clients on security strategy

Skills Knowledge & Expertise


Strong experience delivering Microsoft Security solutions including:
  • Microsoft Sentinel (essential)
  • Microsoft Defender XDR
  • SOAR (Logic Apps / Power Automate)
  • Purview / DLP
  • Solid skills in KQL scripting (PowerShell) and version control (Git)
  • Experience with cost optimisation in Azure (ingestion retention table selection)

Proven Consulting Capability:
  • Client workshops
  • Architecture design
  • Stakeholder management
  • Clear and structured reporting
  • Understanding of security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001 NIST GDPR) within a cloud context
Language requirement: Professional fluency in Dutch and English (written and spoken)

Nice-to-have Skills:
  • Infrastructure as Code (ARM Bicep Terraform)
  • Entra ID and Conditional Access
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud Intune
  • MITRE ATT&CK mapping
  • Incident response experience
  • Certifications such as SC-200 SC-100 CISSP CISM ISO 27001
Ways of Working:
  • Focusing on Clients and Customers.
  • Working as One NCC.
  • Always Learning.
  • Being Inclusive and Respectful.
  • Delivering Brilliantly.

Job Benefits


What do we offer in return
We have a high-performance culture which is balanced evenly with world-class well-being initiatives and benefits:
  • Flexible Working: Balance your work and personal life with our flexible working options.
  • Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave.
  • Medicash & Critical Illness Scheme
  • Financial & Investment Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our Pension Life Assurance and Share Save Scheme.
  • Community & Volunteering Programmes: Make a difference in your community with our volunteering opportunities.
  • Green Car Scheme: Drive green and save money with our eco-friendly car scheme.
  • Cycle Scheme: Stay fit and healthy with our cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Special Time Off: Take time off for those big moments in life like getting married/entering into a civil partnership becoming a grandparent and welcoming home a new pet.
  • Family Planning: Benefit from our generous maternity and paternity leave as well as time off and support for those undergoing fertility treatments.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Do you enjoy turning complex security data into intelligent automated defence At Fox-IT (part of NCC Group) youll help leading organisations across the Netherlands strengthen their security posture using Microsofts security ecosystem. Youll design and deliver Sentinel-led detection and response buil...