Advanced Security Analyst SIRT - ASML Netherlands B.V.

You will be responsible for primarily focused on analyzing medium-to-high risk incidents, fine-tuning detection systems, and executing security improvements. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for specific security technologies or threat domains.

This role requires a deeper understanding of cyber threats and provides the opportunity to mentor junior analysts while driving improvements in security processes, tools, and techniques.

The Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) operates within the Security Operations Center (SOC) to detect and mitigate security threats in real time. As an Advanced security Analyst, you will be responsible for both operational security monitoring and security improvements.

In this role, you will:

• Actively monitor security alerts for malicious activity or anomalies, ensuring swift response.
• Investigate, prioritize, and respond to security incidents, escalating as needed.
• Recognize patterns of attack, correlate related events, and identify indicators of compromise (IoCs).
• Reduce false positives and enhance detection accuracy by refining security monitoring rules.
• Implement improvements in SOC security technologies.
• Contribute to automating routine security tasks to improve efficiency.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior analysts to improve team capabilities

Other Information

• The role may involve shift work or on-call duties to provide 24/7 security coverage.
• This position is primarily office-based, with the possibility of remote work.
• A valid work permit for the Netherlands is required.

ASML is a successful Dutch high-tech enterprise that produces complex lithography systems used by chip manufacturers in the production of integrated circuits. ASML is at the cutting edge of this technology and delivers systems to all the world's leading chip manufacturers. ASML's employees are among the most creative talents in the fields of physics, mathematics, chemistry, mechanical engineering and software. Every day they collaborate in close-knit multidisciplinary teams in which members listen to and learn from one another and exchange ideas. It is the ideal environment for professional development and personal growth. ASML is headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

You will be employed by YER and seconded to ASML. We offer:

• Good employee benefits
• Challenging assignments
• Excellent guidance from your consultant and YER's back office
• Development opportunities, including the YER Talent Development Programme with a personal coach
• Intensive support for international candidates (including Dutch lessons, tax-return and accommodation assistance)
• Cooperative and results and relationship-driven
• Friendly atmosphere and open culture
• Community/network with other technology professionals from a variety of multinationals
• Events and master classes with interesting speakers and attractive companies

We seek a critical thinker and team player with experience in security operations who can analyze security threats and implement improvements proactively. The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years in security operations, with hands-on experience in SIEM, EDR, and threat detection.
• Preferred certifications include GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking – Ability to assess incidents and understand their broader impact.
• Technical Proficiency – Strong knowledge of threat analysis, vulnerabilities, and security tools.
• Leadership – Ability to mentor junior analysts and drive security enhancements.
• Innovation – Proactively seek opportunities to improve security monitoring and response strategies.