Cybersecurity Specialist – Protecting Digital Assets

Approach People; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Approach People Recruitment in Spain is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to design, implement, and monitor security solutions safeguarding company systems and data. The role contributes to building a proactive cybersecurity culture.

You will work across ISO 27001, GDPR compliance, Zero Trust, IAM, and data protection, with hands-on SOC/incident response, and training employees on security best practices. Spanish and English required; 5+ years in cybersecurity; Bachelor in IT; security

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in IT required.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) highly valued.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.
• Languages: Spanish & English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement Zero Trust, IAM, and data protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR, among others.
• Train employees and raise awareness of security practices.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response

Ethical hacking

Threat analysis

Education

Bachelor’s in IT

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM

Endpoint protection

IAM

Job description

Cybersecurity Specialist – Protecting Digital Assets

Location: Spain (Hybrid – Madrid or Barcelona)
Sector: Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Experience Required: 5+ years in cybersecurity roles (SOC, pentesting, security architecture)
Languages: Spanish & English
Qualification: Bachelor’s in IT, Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP) highly valued

Position Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to design, implement, and monitor security solutions that safeguard company systems and data. The role will contribute to building a proactive cybersecurity culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security incidents and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement Zero Trust, IAM, and data protection measures.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and other security standards.
• Train employees and raise awareness of security practices.

What You Bring

• Hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response, or ethical hacking.
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, SIEM, endpoint protection, and IAM solutions.
• Ability to assess threats and design mitigation strategies.
• Analytical mindset and ability to communicate risks to non-technical teams.

What We’re Looking For

If cybersecurity is your passion and you want to protect organizations from the inside out, we’d love to connect.