Security Operations Engineer

Kudelski Security; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kudelski Security is seeking a Security Operations Engineer to support a major client in Zurich. This hybrid role demands hands-on security operations experience, especially with Palo Alto technologies, and strong collaboration with client teams and Kudelski Security's SOC.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in security operations, incident response, and threat detection, along with proficiency in German and English. Cloud, Windows, and Linux familiarity is a plus for telework-ready positions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Security Operations, SOC, MDR or Incident Response.
• Hands-on Palo Alto within an enterprise environment.
• Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents.
• Strong understanding of network security, threat detection, and incident response processes.
• Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security operations contact between the client and Kudelski Security.
• Investigate and coordinate the response to security incidents and escalations.
• Support ongoing threat monitoring, detection, and response activities.
• Administer, maintain, and optimize Palo Alto security solutions.
• Develop, tune, and improve detection content, correlation rules, and security use cases.
• Perform threat hunting and proactive security investigations.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and security data to identify threats and improve visibility.
• Recommend and implement improvements to security processes, workflows, and controls.
• Provide security guidance and remediation recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Contribute to security projects that strengthen the client's overall security posture.

Skills

SOC experience

Threat detection

Incident response

Customer-facing comms

Tools

Palo Alto

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Location: Zurich, Switzerland (Hybrid, onsite with client)Language Requirements: German and English

Who We Are

Kudelski Security is a global cybersecurity leader recognized by Gartner and Forrester for delivering innovative security solutions, managed services, and threat intelligence. Our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) practice combines advanced technology and security expertise to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats around the clock.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Security Operations Engineer to support a major client in Zurich. In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted security partner to the client, working closely with both their internal teams and Kudelski Security's security operations center.

This position is ideal for a hands-on security professional with Palo Alto experience, a passion for security operations, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary security operations contact between the client and Kudelski Security.
• Investigate and coordinate the response to security incidents and escalations.
• Support ongoing threat monitoring, detection, and response activities.
• Administer, maintain, and optimize Palo Alto security solutions.
• Develop, tune, and improve detection content, correlation rules, and security use cases.
• Perform threat hunting and proactive security investigations.
• Analyze logs, alerts, and security data to identify threats and improve visibility.
• Recommend and implement improvements to security processes, workflows, and controls.
• Provide security guidance and remediation recommendations to client stakeholders.
• Contribute to security projects that strengthen the client's overall security posture.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Security Operations, SOC, MDR, Incident Response, or Security Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto security technologies in an enterprise environment.
• Experience investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Strong understanding of network security, threat detection, and incident response processes.
• Experience with SIEM and EDR platforms.
• Ability to analyze security logs, alerts, and network activity to identify threats.
• Strong customer-facing communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and cloud environments is a plus.

Why Join Kudelski Security?

• Work directly with a strategic enterprise client in Switzerland.
• Collaborate with industry-leading cybersecurity experts and global Cyber Fusion Centers.
• Gain exposure to advanced security operations and complex enterprise environments.
• Make a measurable impact by helping organizations strengthen their cyber resilience.