Senior SOC Engineer (m/f/d) – Focus SIEM (Splunk / Microsoft Sentinel)

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q.beyond AG is a leading German IT service provider. Our 1,100 employees with expertise in cloud, SAP, Microsoft, data intelligence, security and software development support our SME customers in their digital transformation.

Design future‑proof IT solutions with us as Senior SOC Engineer (m/f/d) – Focus SIEM (Splunk / Microsoft Sentinel) at one of our locations:

• Köln
• Oberhausen

Your Tasks

• Operation, maintenance, and further development of our SIEM landscape (Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel)
• Development, implementation, and tuning of use cases, correlations, and detection rules
• Integration of new log sources (e.g., firewalls, EDR, cloud, identity systems)
• Automation and optimization of processes in security monitoring and incident response
• Support SOC analysts in investigations and incident handling
• Contribute to the further development of our use case catalog and detection framework
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization of the SIEM infrastructure
• Close collaboration with our analyst team

What We Offer You

• Work‑life balance: Flexible mix of working hours and work location (40% home office) for a harmonious work‑life integration.
• Vacation entitlement: 30 days of vacation, special leave and a sabbatical account for restful time off and relaxation.
• Quality of life: private accident insurance, supplementary health insurance, extended sick pay and a company pension scheme. Focus on your mental health through the Fürstenberg Institute.
• Fitness promotion: Own JobRad, virtual physiotherapy, various company running events.
• Career opportunities: Numerous certification opportunities via Udemy, LinkedIn Learning and SAP Learning Hub.
• Professional and personal development: Our internal Academy, monthly company Learning Days, development dialogs and a leadership development program.
• Family first: Baby welcome package and €1,000 bonus for the birth.
• Flitzpiepen: Daycare center closed? Don't worry - there are family-friendly workplaces with play facilities for your offspring.
• Dog Office: Office space where dogs are welcome, for a relaxed working atmosphere.

What You Bring To The Table

• Several years of experience in SOC or SIEM environments
• Excellent knowledge of Splunk (Search Processing Language, CIM, dashboards, apps)
• Experience with Microsoft Sentinel and KQL (Kusto Query Language)
• Solid expertise in onboarding log sources (Syslog, CEF, API, agent-based)
• Experience in developing detection rules and use cases
• Good understanding of network, Windows, Linux, and cloud logs
• Knowledge of scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell, REST API) is an advantage
• Analytical thinking, structured work approach, and enjoyment of teamwork
• Fluent in German (C1) and English (B2)

Application Process

You can apply quickly and easily without a cover letter . Simply upload your CV and certificates online on our job portal.

Inclusion is important to us. We explicitly welcome applications from people with severe disabilities and those with equivalent status.

Contact

Rocio Romera del Moral
Talent Acquisition
q.beyond AG

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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