3rd Level Security Analyst / Cyber Defence Engineer

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Münster; Vor Ort; EUR 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cybersecurity solutions firm is looking for an expert to strengthen their cyber defence capabilities. In this role, you will lead the analysis and investigation of complex security events while enhancing the organization's IT security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have substantial Security Operations experience, proficiency in Python, and excellent German language skills. This position offers an opportunity to automate processes and collaborate across teams, ensuring a robust security posture.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of hands-on experience in Security Operations.
• Strong background in Microsoft infrastructure analysis and forensics.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of IT security technologies such as SOAR, EDR/EPP, SIEM, NDR/IDS/IPS.
• Strong team spirit, initiative, and sense of responsibility.
• Excellent German language skills and good English.

Aufgaben

• Lead the analysis, triage, and investigation of complex security events.
• Actively contribute to Incident Response efforts, supporting containment and remediation.
• Plan, implement, and continuously improve the IT security infrastructure.
• Operate, optimise, and enhance existing security tools.
• Automate tasks within the SOAR platform.
• Develop and maintain Incident Response runbooks.
• Mentor and share knowledge with junior analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

Security Operations experience

Microsoft infrastructure analysis

Python programming

Knowledge of IT security technologies

Team spirit and initiative

German language skills

English language skills

Jobbeschreibung

Are you passionate about diving deep into complex security incidents, shaping modern cyber‑defence capabilities? This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled Cyber Defence team where you will have a direct impact on strengthening the organisation’s security posture.

In this role, you will combine your hands‑on technical expertise with strategic thinking, helping to build a world‑class detection and response environment. If you enjoy automation, continuous improvement, and sharing your knowledge with others, this position offers exactly that.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis, triage, and investigation of complex security events.
• Actively contribute to Incident Response efforts, supporting containment and remediation activities.
• Plan, implement, and continuously improve the organisation’s IT security infrastructure.
• Operate, optimise, and enhance existing security tools in line with current threat trends.
• Automate routine and project‑based tasks (Detection & Response as Code) within the SOAR platform.
• Develop and maintain Incident Response runbooks and automated workflows.
• Serve as a mentor and knowledge‑sharer for junior analysts and team members.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to strengthen security operations.

Skills/Must have

• Several years of hands‑on experience in Security Operations.
• Strong background in Microsoft infrastructure analysis and forensics.
• Excellent Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of IT security technologies such as SOAR, EDR/EPP, SIEM, NDR/IDS/IPS.
• Strong team spirit, initiative, and sense of responsibility.
• Excellent German language skills (spoken & written) and good English.

Salary

• €100,000