Cyber SOC L3 - Manager - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid

EY; Málaga; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible Work-Life Integration

Well-being programs

Volunteer opportunities

Recognition programs

Job summary

EY GDS Spain in Málaga is seeking a seasoned Security Operations specialist to join our 24/7 incident response team. You will lead high-severity incident handling, perform forensic analyses, and coordinate with IT and security peers to safeguard client environments.

You’ll work with SIEM and EDR tools, develop and refine playbooks, and mentor junior responders while reporting to stakeholders. This hybrid role offers continuous learning, flexible work-life integration, and opportunities to impact

Qualifications

• 5+ years of security related experience in Security Operations, Incident Response and Forensic Investigation.
• Proficient with SIEM solutions for incident response and analysis (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, LogScale, Chronicle, QRadar or equivalent).
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms (CrowdStrike, Defender, SentinelOne, Cortex XSIAM, Carbon Black).
• Understanding of SANS 20 Critical Security Controls and OWASP Top 10.
• Knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Proficiency in incident detection and response tools.
• Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).
• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of security related experience in SOC/IR/Forensic Investigation.
• Analytical mindset & learning aptitude.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 operations center (shift work).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the response to high-severity incidents, coordinating with other teams as necessary.
• Gather and preserve evidence, perform data collection, conduct structured forensic analysis and present findings to stakeholders.
• Work with IT and security teams to address security incidents.
• Conduct investigations to determine root cause.
• Analyze packet captures with Wireshark and TCPdump.
• Perform endpoint analysis, live response, memory analysis.
• Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities.
• Stay updated on security trends and technologies.
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify risks.
• Formulate response and recovery steps for incidents.
• Review and improve incident response processes and playbooks.
• Document incidents, actions, and lessons learned.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and executive summaries.
• Participate/lead incident response calls.
• Participate in post-incident reviews.
• Provide guidance to lower-level incident responders.

Skills

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Analytical mindset

Willingness to work 24/7

Verbal & written communication

Learning aptitude

Mentorship

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

LogScale

Google Chronicle

IBM QRadar

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

SentinelOne

Cortex XSIAM

Carbon Black

Wireshark

TCPdump

PowerShell

Python

Job description

The opportunity

In your role at EY, you’ll be inspired by a team of the brightest business and technical minds in cybersecurity. We are passionate champions for our clients and know from experience that the best solutions for our clients’ needs come from working hard together. As part of our team, your voice matters, and you will do important work that has impact, on people, businesses, and nations.

Our industry and our company move fast, and you can be sure that you will always have room to learn and grow. We’re proud of our team and the important work we do to build confidence for a more connected world.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Level 3 (L3) handles complex and high-priority incidents. multiple Security technologies and produces enhancements that allow SOC team members to work collaboratively and efficiently while responding to threats. The individual in this role will work as part of a cybersecurity operations team responsible for carrying out 24x7 threat detection and response.

• Lead the response to high-severity incidents, coordinating with other teams as necessary.
• Gather and preserve evidence, perform data collection, conduct a structured analysis of forensic data and present the findings to stakeholders.
• Work closely with other IT and security teams to address security incidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause of incidents.
• Analyze and interpret packet captures using network protocol analyzers such as Wireshark and TCPdump.
• Perform endpoint analysis, live response, and memory collection and analysis.
• Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within the environment.
• Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify potential risks.
• Formulate response and recovery steps for security incidents.
• Review and improve incident response processes and playbooks.
• Document incidents, response actions, and lessons learned for future reference.
• Prepare detailed incident reports and executive summaries for management and stakeholders.
• Participate and/or lead incident response calls.
• Participate in post-incident reviews to assess the effectiveness of the response and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-level incident responders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques to investigate incidents.
• Proficient in utilizing SIEM solutions such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, LogScale, Google Chronicle, IBM QRadar, or equivalent tools for effective incident response and analysis.
• Experienced in leveraging EDR/XDR solutions like CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender,SentinelOne, Cortex XSIAM, Carbon Black, or similar platforms
• Understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies such as SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls and OWASP Top 10
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.
• Proficiency in incident detection and response tools
• Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks and processes.
• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of security related experience in areas such Security Operations, Incident Response, and Forensic Investigation.
• Analytical mindset & has the aptitude to learn on the fly.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 operations center (shift work required)
• Strong problem-solving abilities to analyze complex incidents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor’s Degree relevant to Information Technology
• Related Certification such as CEH, CHFI, Sec+, ITILv3, GCFA, ECIH, GCIH, CySA+, etc

What we offer

In EY GDS Spain, we’re committed to fostering a vibrant environment where every team member can thrive. We provide a space for continuous learning and the flexibility to define your own success, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your own way. Our diverse and inclusive culture values who you are and encourages you to help others find their voice.

Additionally, here’s what makes us stand out:

• Empowering Career Development: Unlock your potential with tailored training and development programs designed to elevate your skills and propel your career forward. We invest in your growth because your success is our success.
• Flexible Work-Life Integration: Enjoy the freedom of our hybrid work model, allowing you to blend professional responsibilities with personal passions. We understand that life is more than just work, and we support you in achieving that balance.
• Comprehensive Well-Being Programs: Prioritize your health with our extensive wellness initiatives, including psychological support sessions and health resources. At EY GDS Spain, your well-being is at the heart of what we do.
• Meaningful Volunteering Opportunities: Make a difference in your community through our engaging volunteering programs. Join us in giving back and creating a positive impact while building connections with like‑minded colleagues.
• Recognized Performance and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs that honor both individual and team successes. We believe in acknowledging hard work and dedication, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Join us at EY GDS Spain, where your journey is supported, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is bright.

About EY GDS

EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network of over 75,000 people working across the world, to provide innovative and strategic business solutions to our clients worldwide. We play a vital role in growth strategy, helping our clients become agile and efficient, and helping fulfill our purpose to build a better working world.

From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We look for skills that are evergreen and our roles evolve with industry trends. We also work across Finance, Business Development, Technology, Talent, Procurement and Risk Management functions to help our teams operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Across our 10 locations and 21 cities, we work with teams from all service lines, geographies, and sectors. We operate in Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Our EY GDS Spain office is located at Malaga Technology Park and currently employs over 1000 people.

The exceptional EY GDS experience. It’s yours to build.