Senior Security Engineer - Soc

Ackcent Cybersecurity; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading cybersecurity firm in Madrid is looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst. In this critical role, you will lead the SOC Team in monitoring and responding to security incidents, conduct forensics and malware analysis, and train junior members. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience and a degree in a related field. Competitive salary and remote work options are offered.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Remote work

Birthday off

Flexible hours

Innovative and collaborative work environment

Formación

• Over 3 years of relevant experience in information security.
• Experience working in a SOC environment.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in teams.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze and verify security threat monitoring alerts to identify incidents.
• Lead responses to security incidents, following SLAs.
• Train and advise junior team members.

Conocimientos

Experience in cybersecurity

Understanding of Networks

Knowledge of Security Architecture

Experience with Security Monitoring Tools

Fluent in English

Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell

Educación

Degree in Computer / Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

HIDS

WAF

SIEM

Descripción del empleo

Professionals at Ackcent Cybersecurity share a common goal: to improve the security of our customers, protect their assets from cyber threats, and provide high-quality service through communication and care. In this position, you will be part of our SOC Team responsible for security threat monitoring and incident handling, helping to secure and defend our clients’ assets.

We are looking for professionals with experience in cybersecurity and a comprehensive understanding of Networks, Security Architecture, and Security Monitoring Tools. As a key member of the Ackcent team, you will lead the handling of security threats and incidents, improve and maintain tools and procedures, and conduct forensics and malware analysis for mitigation and threat containment. In this senior role, you will also train and support junior team members and collaborate with other departments on security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Analyze and verify security threat monitoring alerts to identify, classify, and prioritize incidents.
2. Create, improve, and maintain security monitoring alerts based on data correlation.
3. Operate and maintain IDS/IPS systems, working closely with security and network architects.
4. Lead responses to security incidents, working with customers and IT providers, following SLAs.
5. Conduct forensics and malware analysis to identify indicators of compromise, evaluating incident scope and impact.
6. Report findings to the SOC Manager and the involved CISO/CIO.
7. Train and advise junior team members.
8. Perform proactive research on the cyber threat landscape to keep tools and processes current.
9. Ensure contractual obligations and SLAs are met or exceeded.
10. Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
11. Develop and improve SOC tools and operational procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer / Telecommunications Engineering or related field.
• Over 3 years of relevant experience in information security.
• Experience working in a SOC environment.
• Strong understanding of network fundamentals and internet protocols.
• Knowledge of system administration and security architecture.
• Experience with security monitoring tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, HIDS, WAF, SIEM).
• Proficiency with at least one IDS technology.
• Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in teams in challenging environments.

Nice to Have

• Understanding of Operating Systems: Windows, Unix/Linux, macOS.
• Knowledge of Windows Server administration.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and landscape.
• Experience with AWS or Azure infrastructure.
• Previous malware reverse engineering experience.
• Relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, CISSP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance
• Remote work
• Birthday off
• Flexible hours
• Innovative and collaborative work environment