Founding Detection Engineer – Cloud Security (Azure & KQL)

Job title:

Founding Detection Engineer – Cloud Security (Azure & KQL)

Company:

Solvism

Job description

What if you could build detection systems that protect critical national infrastructure — and shape the entire security stack from day one?Cybersecurity is more than compliance — it’s infrastructure. We’re launching a new cybersecurity startup to protect cloud-native systems behind critical public services. As our first detection engineer, you’ll help define how we identify threats, respond to them, and build smart defenses from the ground up.This isn’t about joining an existing team — you’ll shape the team. You’ll have full influence on how detection is built, automated, and scaled — with the freedom to choose the best tools for the job.What you’ll do:Build and fine-tune threat detection strategies using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender toolsWrite and iterate on KQL queries to hunt signals and reduce alert fatigueDesign and automate incident response workflows, using scripting and playbooksWork in Azure-based cloud environments, where security is core — not bolted onTranslate threat intel into real detection logic, and share insights with team and clientsHelp shape how we think about Blue Team practices, from first draft to future roadmapWhat you’ll bringStrong experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender for Cloud, Endpoint, or XDRConfidence writing KQL from scratch, and tuning it to reduce noise and improve signalHands-on knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and how it maps to real-world threatsExperience scripting in PowerShell or PythonAn ownership mindset — you’re proactive, technically curious, and comfortable building in the unknownBonus if you haveMicrosoft certifications (SC-200, AZ-500, or SC-100)Experience in startup, freelance, or early-stage environmentsA passion for sharing knowledge (brown-bags, tooling experiments, blog posts)Experience helping shape SOC processes or automation toolingWhat we offerA gross annual salary between €58,000 and €93,600, based on your experience8% holiday allowance and a performance-based bonusMobility budget or lease car optionHybrid working setup: remote flexibility with office access when needed25 vacation days, solid pension scheme, and travel reimbursement€2,500 annual learning & development budget to stay current with the security landscapeAccess to professional hacker tools, cyber ranges, and internal labsFreedom to explore your ideas, contribute to open source, and participate in internal hackathonsThe chance to build from scratch — influencing not just tooling, but culture, process, and future hiresA real mission: helping protect national-level systems and making a measurable societal impactOur processStep 1: Intro callStep 2: Meeting founder partnersStep 3: Team interview + Technical deep-diveStep 4: OfferWe aim to complete the process within 5 working days of your first call.Let’s talkInterested but not sure if you check every box? We’d still love to hear from you. No formal cover letter needed — just reach out and let’s start a conversation.

Expected salary

€58000 – 93600 per year

Location

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

Job date

Tue, 13 May 2025 22:38:38 GMT

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