Professionals at Ackcent Cybersecurity share a common goal: to enhance our customers' security, protect their assets from cyber threats, and deliver high-quality service through effective communication and customer care. In this role, 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 seek professionals with experience in cybersecurity, possessing a broad and deep understanding of Networks, Security Architecture, and Security Monitoring Tools. As a key team member, 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. As a senior team member, you will also train and support junior staff and collaborate with other departments on various security initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and verify security threat monitoring alerts to identify, classify, and prioritize incidents.
- Create, improve, and maintain security monitoring alerts based on data correlation.
- Operate and maintain IDS/IPS systems, working closely with security and network architects.
- Lead responses to security incidents and investigations, collaborating with customers and IT providers, adhering to SLAs.
- Conduct forensic and malware analysis to identify indicators of compromise, evaluate incident scope and impact.
- Report findings to the SOC Manager and the involved CISO/CIO.
- Train and advise junior team members.
- Research the cyber threat landscape to keep tools and processes current.
- Ensure contractual obligations and SLAs are met or exceeded.
- Manage priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Improve SOC tools and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Experience
- Degree in Computer or 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 protocols.
- Knowledge of system administration and security architecture.
- Experience with security monitoring tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, HIDS, WAF, SIEM).
- Proven experience with at least one IDS technology.
- Scripting skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows, Unix/Linux, OSX).
- Windows server administration skills.
- Understanding of cybersecurity concepts like the kill chain, TTPs, threat intelligence, malware distribution.
- Knowledge of security concepts such as defense in depth, BYOD, data loss prevention, risk assessment, and security metrics.
- Over three years in a SOC environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Experience with AWS or Azure infrastructure.
- Experience in malware reverse engineering.
- Relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, CISSP) are a plus.
What We Offer
- Medical insurance
- Birthday day off
- A dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment
Position: Senior Security Engineer • Madrid, Kingdom Of Spain, ES