Security Operations Center Analyst Viseu

Security Operations Center Analyst
Viseu
Viseu, Viseu District, Portugal

Security Operations Analyst – Contract Role

Location: Paco de Arcos, Portugal (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)

Start Date: November 2025

Duration: 6 months (with possible extensions)

Contract Type: Freelance / B2B

Role Overview

We are seeking a Level 1 Security Operations Analyst to join a
- established security team based in Paco de Arcos. This is a contract role starting in November for an initial 6-month period, with strong potential for extension.

As an L1 Analyst, you will be part of the
- line team monitoring, detecting, and responding to potential security incidents across global environments. The position follows a hybrid model, requiring
- site presence 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts via SIEM and other tools
• Perform
  - level incident triage and initial response
• Escalate complex incidents to L2/L3 teams when necessary
• Document and track incidents in accordance with internal procedures
• Follow playbooks and support continuous improvement of SOC processes
• Contribute to reporting, shift handovers, and incident summaries

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar IT/security support role
• Basic understanding of security tools (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS)
• Familiarity with common cyber threats and attack vectors
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Professional working proficiency in English (spoken and written)
• Must be based in or able to commute to Paco de Arcos, Portugal, 3 days per week

Nice to Have

• Experience with tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, Crowd
  Strike, or similar
• Exposure to security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, etc. )
• Cybersecurity certifications (e. G. , Security+, SSCP, SC-200)

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