Senior Security Incident Responder

Montash; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Employee share program

Discounts

Digital learning programs

International mobility

Parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

Montash is seeking a Senior Security Incident Responder to lead complex incident responses across a global infrastructure. You will coordinate activities, analyze data, and report findings clearly to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes automation, collaboration with Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability teams, and on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 readiness. A Master’s in a related field and practical IR experience are highly valued.

Formación

• University degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Hands-on incident response experience in complex environments.
• Background in IT forensics, malware analysis, or vulnerability management is a plus.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities across Python, Golang, shell, and PowerShell.

Responsabilidades

• Own and coordinate security incident response activities across a distributed environment.
• Acquire and analyze data from multiple sources during investigations and report findings clearly.
• Lead incident reviews and implement improvements to guidelines and runbooks.
• Build automation scripts or tooling to enhance the team’s toolset.
• Analyze attack patterns; advise on detection and defense improvements.
• Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and other teams.
• Participate in on-call rotations for 24/7 availability.

Conocimientos

Incident Response

Python

Golang

Shell scripting

PowerShell

CI/CD

Security concepts

English communication

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security

Herramientas

Linux

Windows

Active Directory / Entra ID

Web technologies

Networking

Cryptography

Descripción del empleo

The Incident Response team within our organization's Cyber Defense Center is a group of dedicated incident responders working to limit the impact of security incidents across our global infrastructure. We coordinate the response to cybersecurity incidents, run investigations across the organization, and contribute to strategic security initiatives. As a Senior Security Incident Responder, you'll take on a central role on this team, leading complex response efforts, bringing deep technical expertise, and helping continuously strengthen our security posture and internal capabilities.

What you'll do

• Own and coordinate security incident response activities across a diverse, distributed environment, engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout every phase of an incident.
• Acquire and analyze data from multiple sources during investigations and report findings clearly and actionably.
• Lead incident reviews, spot areas for improvement, and help implement them, including updates to guidelines, runbooks, and internal processes.
• Contribute ideas and build automation scripts or custom tooling to enhance the team's internal toolset.
• Analyze complex attack patterns and threat actors, draw out technical insights, and recommend ways to improve detection and defense capabilities.
• Work closely with internal teams such as Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Business Applications, as well as external partners, to keep incident response coordinated end to end.
• Take part in on-call rotations supporting the team's round-the-clock availability for critical incidents.

What you'll bring

• A university degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field. Solid hands-on experience in incident response, including complex environments; background in IT forensics, malware analysis, or vulnerability management is a plus.
• Strong technical grounding in system architecture and core security technologies, including Linux and Windows, Active Directory / Entra ID, web technologies, email, networking, cryptography, and common DevOps tooling.
• Software and scripting skills in Python, Golang, shell scripting, PowerShell, CI/CD, and database management. A solid grasp of the technical and organizational sides of information security, backed by prior defensive or offensive experience.
• Good working knowledge of core attack concepts, terminology, tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, structure, and communicate large volumes of information precisely.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including security terminology; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to join on-call shifts. Relevant certifications (e.g. SANS/GIAC, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GREM, GCFE, GIME, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, or CISM) are a plus but not required.

What's on offer

• A hybrid work model balancing in-person collaboration with remote flexibility, including limited days working from abroad each year.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package with a bonus scheme, pension contributions, an employee share program, and various discounts (specifics vary by location).
• Ongoing career development through digital learning programs and international mobility opportunities, in a culture that values innovation and ownership.
• Flexible working arrangements and health and wellbeing support, including parental leave benefits and help returning from career breaks.