Security Analyst – France - Hem - Hornetsecurity GmbH

Description

Hornetsecurity – At the heart of our company is IT: we are a technology-driven organization with over 750 professionals across 10 countries, working together to innovate and strengthen our security posture.

We are looking for a junior Security Analyst to strengthen our vulnerability management and SecOps capabilities. You will work closely with engineering, DevOps, and the CISO organization to improve the overall security posture of our infrastructure and applications, including cloud containerized environments.

You will join a growing, security-passionate team of 8 members with strong technical ownership and a clear mandate to enhance security maturity at scale.

Your Job

Security Monitoring & Incident Handling

• Handle and analyze security alerts raised to the SOC, including EDR, SIEM, and system/application logs.
• Triage and qualify alerts, identify false positives vs. real incidents, and ensure follow-up until resolution.
• Participate in security investigations by analyzing logs, correlating events, and identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoCs).
• Contribute to incident response activities: analysis, containment, remediation, and post-incident reviews.

Detection Engineering & Continuous Improvement

• Be proactive and force of proposal to improve security detection through new alerting rules, use cases, and dashboards.
• Participate in the optimization of log ingestion pipelines to improve data quality, relevance, and visibility.
• Help reduce operational noise and improve the efficiency of security monitoring.
• Document procedures, playbooks, and security best practices.

Your Profile

Years of Experience

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role (Security Analyst, SOC Analyst, SecOps).

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Linux environments (full Linux infrastructure).
• Hands-on experience handling security alerts in a SOC or SecOps context.
• Knowledge of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions (e.g., SentinelOne).
• Experience analyzing Microsoft 365 logs.
• Ability to communicate in professional English (fluency not mandatory).
• Strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and curious about cybersecurity challenges.

Nice-to-Have Skills / Added Advantage

• Experience working in an ISO 27001 or other certified security environment.
• Knowledge or experience in Ethical Hacking.
• Experience with ElasticSearch, including log ingestion and pipeline configuration.
• Forensic skills, including post-incident analysis and investigation of logs, systems, or endpoints.
• Strong interest in cyber threat monitoring and continuous security improvement.

Technology / Tools Knowledge

• SentinelOne
• Bash scripting
• Holidays: 5 weeks of statutory leave + RTT (reduction of working hours)
• Public transport: 100% coverage of commuting costs
• Health & insurance: Pension plan and health insurance (AXA)
• Sports & wellness benefits: Subsidies for sports and wellness activities
• International exchange program

Julia Klein (Team Lead Recruiting) and our Recruiting Team are excited to get to know you

Simply apply proactively and convince us of your abilities

Hornetsecurityis a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-based security, compliance, backup, and security awareness solutions that help companies and organisations of all sizes around the world. Its flagship product, 365 Total Protection, is the most comprehensive cloud security solution for Microsoft 365 on the market. Driven by innovation and cybersecurity excellence, Hornetsecurity is building a safer digital future and sustainable security cultures with its award-winning portfolio. Hornetsecurity operates in more than 120 countries through its international distribution network of 12,000+ channel partners and MSPs. Its premium services are used by more than 125,000 customers.

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