Senior SOC Analyst

SQUAD - Cabinet de conseils et d’expertises; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized growth opportunities

Participation in internal events

Visibility at industry conferences

Dynamic work culture with team events

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Barcelona is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst. In this role, you will be at the forefront of defending digital assets by investigating incidents, refining detection mechanisms, and mentoring junior analysts. The ideal candidate should have 5–7 years of experience in SOC operations, strong technical skills in SIEM and EDR platforms, and scripting knowledge. Enjoy a dynamic work culture focused on personal and professional growth, with opportunities for training, visibility at industry events, and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in SOC operations, detection engineering, or incident response.
• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Scripting or automation experience for enrichment or response tasks.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and adversary emulation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for advanced incident investigations, threat hunts, and forensic analysis.
• Develop and refine custom detection rules and alert tuning.
• Mentor L1/L2 analysts, sharing advanced investigative techniques.
• Design and maintain automated playbooks using SOAR capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead on continuous detection improvement.
• Mentor L1/L2 analysts, sharing advanced investigative techniques.

Skills

SOC operations

Detection engineering

Incident response

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Threat intelligence

Education

BTL2

GIAC GCIA

GCIH

CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator

Elastic Security Analyst

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

EDR

SOAR

Job description

Since 2011, SQUAD Group has been a key player in the cybersecurity landscape. We partner with leading organizations to protect their information systems through a comprehensive 360° offering of consulting, integration, expertise, and managed services.

Our mission: Securing Together!

We believe in a collaborative approach to cybersecurity, where experts and clients work hand-in-hand to anticipate threats and protect critical infrastructure.

As part of our growing team, we're seeking a Senior SOC Analyst. Based in Barcelona, this role will put you at the core of a top-tier Incident Response team, defending the digital assets of a company that connects hundreds of millions of people every month.

Your Role

You are a hands-on defender and investigator. A Senior Analyst focused on threat hunting, detection engineering, and incident response. Working across the SOC’s advanced security stack (SIEM, EDR, DLP, and NIDS you’ll build, tune, and operate detection mechanisms that stop threats before they escape.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for advanced incident investigations, threat hunts, and forensic analysis.
• Develop and refine custom detection rules, correlation logic, and alert tuning.
• Integrate and enhance data sources to improve signal fidelity.
• Design and maintain automated playbooks using SOAR capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Technical Lead on continuous detection improvement.
• Mentor L1/L2 analysts, sharing advanced investigative techniques.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of experience in SOC operations, detection engineering, or incident response.
• Strong technical knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms (Elastic, CrowdStrike preferred).
• Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell) for enrichment or response tasks.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence, and adversary emulation.

Preferred Certifications:

BTL2, GIAC GCIA / GCIH, CrowdStrike Certified Falcon Administrator, Elastic Security Analyst

Why Join Squad?

• Personalized Growth: We help you build a training and certification plan aligned with your professional goals through our SquadeXpérience.
• Expertise Development: Participate in internal events like our MixYourTalent webinars and monthly CTF sessions.
• Visibility: Attend major industry conferences and contribute to our #TheExpert technical blog.
• Culture: Enjoy a dynamic and close-knit environment with after-work events and team gatherings that foster great camaraderie.