Cybersecurity Expert (9-month contract with bonus incentives)

MULTIVERSE COMPUTING; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing deep-tech company in Madrid seeks an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to enhance their security posture and compliance. The role involves developing strategies and leading incident responses. Candidates should have 5 years of experience, including 2 years in a senior capacity, and familiarity with GDPR and ISO standards. Join a team at the forefront of quantum and AI technology.

Servicios

Competitive annual salary

Sign-on and retention bonuses

Relocation package

Flexible working hours

Formación

• 5 years in cybersecurity with at least 2 in a senior role.
• Experience with SIEMs and endpoint security.
• Familiarity with GDPR and ISO 27001.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and improve cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• Lead incident response and vulnerability management.
• Manage cybersecurity compliance audits.

Conocimientos

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security strategy design

Log analysis

Scripting / automation skills

Herramientas

SIEM tools

Microsoft 365 security

Firewalls

Descripción del empleo

Overview

We are looking to fill this role immediately and are reviewing applications daily. Expect a fast transparent process with quick feedback.

Why join us

We are a European deep-tech leader in quantum and AI backed by major global strategic investors and strong EU support. Our groundbreaking technology is already transforming how AI is deployed worldwide, compressing large language models by up to 95% without losing accuracy and cutting inference costs by 50–80%.

Joining us means working on cutting-edge solutions that make AI faster, greener and more accessible and being part of a company often described as a quantum-AI unicorn in the making.

We offer

• Competitive annual salary
• Two unique bonuses: signing bonus at incorporation and retention bonus at contract completion
• Relocation package (if applicable)
• Up to 9-month contract ending on June 2026
• Hybrid role and flexible working hours
• Be part of a fast-scaling Series B company at the forefront of deep tech
• Equal pay guaranteed
• International exposure in a multicultural cutting-edge environment

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen our security posture, ensure regulatory compliance and protect our cutting-edge quantum and AI solutions. This role involves both hands-on technical execution and strategic leadership, working closely with cross-functional teams and engaging with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management and coordination of penetration testing.
• Configure, monitor and manage endpoint and network security (including firewalls, ZTNA and Microsoft 365 environments).
• Deploy and maintain SIEM platforms and perform log management and analysis.
• Manage and support cybersecurity audits including evidence gathering and communication with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC2 and similar frameworks.
• Produce high-quality security documentation and executive-level reports.
• Mentor and guide team members in security best practices.
• Collaborate across teams to foster a security-first culture.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 5 years in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing security strategies.
• Experience with SIEMs, log management, endpoint security and Microsoft 365 security.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC2).
• Strong background in incident response, vulnerability management and penetration testing coordination.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in log analysis (e.g. Apache, IIS, SQL, firewalls, IPS).
• Knowledge of security tools: MDM, EDR, proxies, sandboxing.
• Scripting / automation skills (Python, Bash, Perl) are a plus.
• Application security experience is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication and mentoring abilities.
• Capable of engaging with executives (C-Suite) and delivering high-level reports.
• Excellent documentation and policy-writing skills.
• Team player with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Fluent in English (C1 or higher); Spanish proficiency is a plus.

About Multiverse Computing

Founded in 2019 we are a well-funded fast-growing deep-tech company with a team of 180 employees worldwide. Recognized by CB Insights (2023 & 2025) as one of the Top 100 most promising AI companies globally, we are also the largest quantum software company in the EU.

Our flagship products address critical industry needs:

• CompactifAI, a groundbreaking compression tool for foundational AI models reducing their size by up to 95% while maintaining accuracy, enabling portability across devices from cloud to mobile and beyond.
• Singularity, a quantum and quantum-inspired optimization platform used by blue-chip companies in finance, energy and manufacturing to solve complex challenges with immediate performance gains.

You’ll be working alongside world-leading experts in quantum computing and AI, developing solutions that deliver real-world impact for global clients. We are committed to an inclusive ethics-driven culture that values sustainability, diversity and collaboration—a place where passionate people can grow and thrive. Come and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Multiverse Computing is committed to building an inclusive workplace. The company welcomes people from all different backgrounds including age, citizenship, ethnic and racial origins, gender identities, individuals with disabilities, marital status, religions and ideologies, and sexual orientations to apply.