Cybersecurity Tech (Colombia)

ie; Bogotá; Presencial; COP 60.000.000 - 90.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IE University in Bogotá is seeking a Cybersecurity Tech to join a dynamic, international team. The role is a hands-on security engineering position focused on incident ownership, vulnerability management, and security testing during non-EU hours.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with 3+ years of experience managing cybersecurity platforms, strong networking/OS knowledge, and experience with Nessus. Collaboration across LATAM and US teams is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing or supporting cybersecurity platforms (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux).
• Hands-on experience with Nessus or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience in incident handling and technical documentation.
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on approach.

Responsabilidades

• Act as the cybersecurity point of contact outside European business hours.
• Coordinate with the external SOC provider: validate alerts, make decisions, and close incidents
• Perform urgent security changes when required (firewalls, EDR/XDR, cloud security).
• Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle: scanning, validation, prioritization, and remediation follow-up.
• Execute security hardening actions and technical improvements outside EU business hours.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams across LATAM and the US.
• Provide clear asynchronous reporting and handover to the European cybersecurity team.

Conocimientos

Networking

Operating systems

Nessus

Incident handling

Technical documentation

External SOC coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Telecommunications or related field

Herramientas

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE'sIT Departmentis looking for a Cybersecurity Techto join its team!

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Tech with a technical and operational background to provide cybersecurity coverage outside European business hours. The ideal candidate will be act as the main cybersecurity technical reference during non-EU hours, working closely with the European team, internal IT teams, and an external SOC provider. This is not a SOC analyst or monitoring role. It is a hands-on security engineering position, focused on incident ownership, operational decision-making, vulnerability management, and internal security testing.

Why IE University?With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.Our PurposeAt IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge, and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.Our PeopleAt IE we are

• People-driven
• Change Builders
• Autonomy Enthusiasts
• Communication Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Bogotá (Colombia).

Responsibilities

Your role as Cybersecurity Tech will involve:

• Act as the cybersecurity point of contact outside European business hours.
• Coordinate with the external SOC provider: validate alerts, make decisions, and close incidents
• Perform urgent security changes when required (firewalls, EDR/XDR, cloud security).
• Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle: scanning, validation, prioritization, and remediation follow-up.
• Execute security hardening actions and technical improvements outside EU business hours.
• Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams across LATAM and the US.
• Provide clear asynchronous reporting and handover to the European cybersecurity team.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing or supporting cybersecurity platforms (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.).
• Solid understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux)
• Hands-on experience with Nessus or similar tools.
• Demonstrated experience in incident handling and technical documentation.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a “hands-on” approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with tools such as XDR, FW.
• Experience working with external SOC providers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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