Security Analyst

Hack in Hire; España; A distancia; CLP 12.000.000 - 24.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dynamic team

Remote LATAM participation

Follow-the-sun

Team collaboration with Red/Blue teams

Training and certifications

Career development plan

Descripción de la vacante

Hack in Hire is seeking a Security Analyst to join its MDR/MTI-focused team, providing threat detection and incident response services to clients across LATAM and international teams. You will monitor alerts, analyze threat intel, and contribute to playbooks while collaborating with Red and Blue teams.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in SIEM/EDR, strong scripting skills, English proficiency, and availability for 24/7 on-call support in a remote LATAM setting.

Formación

• Engineering degree in cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent training/experience.
• At least 1 year of security alert analysis on SIEM/EDR platforms.
• Solid Windows and UNIX/Linux administration knowledge.
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell) for automation.
• Strong English communication in technical environments.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyze security alerts across EDR/SIEM platforms, identify suspicious activity.
• Analyze threat intelligence and anticipate potential client attacks.
• Respond to detected threats with containment and mitigation measures.
• Generate reports and notifications with findings and client guidance.
• Collaborate on improving detection rules and reducing false positives.
• Contribute to evolving procedures and playbooks.
• Automate tasks using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
• Participate in client meetings with insights and deployment support.

Conocimientos

1+ year experience

SIEM/EDR analysis

Windows administration

Unix/Linux administration

Networking fundamentals

Scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell)

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English proficiency

On-call rotation

Cybersecurity trainings/certs

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Sentinel

Cortex

Splunk

Elastic ELK

LogRhythm

QRadar

Chronicle

Wazuh

Descripción del empleo

Location: LATAM - Remote (has to be able to coordinate himself with Spanish team)

Salary: depending on experience and skills

We are looking for a Security Analyst for a cybersecurity consulting and services company (Barcelona-based, international scope) that has been protecting organizations for years across incident response, digital forensics, managed services, threat intelligence, and Red & Purple Team engagements. You will join a growing cybersecurity team focused on building and improving advanced detection capabilities for clients across complex environments.

About the role

As a Security Analyst, you will be part of the DRTI team for MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and MTI (Managed Threat Intelligence) services, playing a key role in threat detection, analysis, and mitigation.

What you’ll do

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitor and analyze security alerts across EDR/SIEM platforms, identifying suspicious activity and performing initial diagnostics on the origin and scope of threats.
• Analyze threat intelligence, anticipating potential attacks against our clients.
• Respond to detected threats, containing and applying mitigation measures to minimize impact.
• Generate reports and draft notifications, communicating analysis findings and providing recommendations for the client to follow.
• Collaborate on improving detection rules, optimizing detection capabilities and reducing false positives.
• Contribute to the evolution of procedures and playbooks.
• Automate tasks and processes using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
• Participate in client meetings, including follow-ups to provide insights on analyzed alerts and kickoff sessions to support initial deployment and configuration.

What we’re looking for

• Degree in Engineering or a related field in Cybersecurity, or equivalent demonstrable training/professional experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in security alert analysis on SIEM and/or EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex, Splunk, Elastic ELK, LogRhythm, QRadar, Chronicle, or Wazuh, among others.
• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems administration.
• Solid understanding of networking and communication protocols, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and other fundamental protocols.
• Scripting skills (Bash, Python, PowerShell) for task automation and tool development.
• Analytical capacity and logical thinking, with the ability to correlate events, detect attack patterns, and solve complex problems efficiently.
• Attention to detail and a proactive mindset, with the ability to identify anomalies and critically analyze security alerts.
• Organizational and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in technical environments and with international teams.
• Availability to join the 24/7 on-call rotation, ensuring a fast and efficient response to critical alerts.
• Specialized training, such as certifications or Master’s degrees in Cybersecurity, will be highly valued.

What’s offered

• Join an international, young, and dynamic team with an excellent working environment.
• Remote participation from LATAM under a follow-the-sunmodality.
• Close collaboration with Red and Blue Teams to stay up-to-date on real-world attacks and the latest adversarial techniques.
• Access to various detection technologies including EDR, SIEMs, Cyber Intelligence, and other security tools.
• Continuous internal and external training to keep your skills sharp (including certifications and attendance at annual conferences).
• Personalized professional career plan, designed according to your interests and evolution, ensuring your growth within the company.