Cloud Security Operations Engineer

Talent-R; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cybersecurity firm in Barcelona is seeking a Cloud Security Operations Engineer to secure its cloud infrastructure and services. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of experience in cybersecurity, strong knowledge of cloud security architecture, and expertise with tools like AWS and Azure. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 3–7 years in cybersecurity or cloud operations.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools and services.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR.

Responsabilidades

• Secure the organization’s cloud infrastructure.
• Monitor, detect, and mitigate threats in real time.
• Enhance security posture of cloud-hosted systems and data.

Conocimientos

Cloud security architecture knowledge

Cloud-native security tools expertise

Proficiency with SIEM tools

DevSecOps experience

Incident response skills

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

Terraform

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We are looking for a Cloud Security Operations Engineer to strengthen our cybersecurity and cloud operations team.

You will be at the forefront of securing our organization’s cloud infrastructure and services — monitoring, detecting, and mitigating threats in real time.

Your mission: ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all cloud-hosted systems and data, while continuously enhancing our security posture.

Profile Overview

• Experience: 3–7 years in cybersecurity or cloud operations
• Expertise: Hands-on experience with cloud-native security tools and services
• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR
• Cloud Platforms: Solid understanding of AWS and / or Azure, including solution design and deployment

Core Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture and shared responsibility models
• Proficiency with SIEM and EDR tools (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Defender)
• Experience implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Policy-as-Code for automated security controls
• Knowledge of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, WAFs, etc.)
• Experience with container security and Kubernetes hardening
• Minimum 2 years of DevSecOps experience
• Proven experience in cloud environments (AWS and / or Azure)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Ruby, YAML, KQL, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Terraform for IaC automation

Optional / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty
• Knowledge of secure CI / CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills — able to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous learning and improvement
• Experience with incident response and crisis management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field

Equivalent professional experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of formal education

Technical Environment

• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, OpenPaas
• Security Tools:
• SIEM (Splunk, Sentinel), EDR (CrowdStrike, Defender), CSPM, CWPP
• DevOps & Automation:
• Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Project Reference

Request Name : Spain – Security – Cyber Defense Analyst – Senior (SEC-ANSOC-SR)