SOC Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

SquadeXpérience program

MixYourTalent webinars

TheExpert technical blog access

CTF sessions and conferences

Job summary

SQUAD - Cabinet de conseils et d’expertises seeks a Senior SOC Analyst based in Barcelona to strengthen our Incident Response team. You will investigate security incidents, refine detection rules, and tune alerts across SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms, contributing to robust defense and rapid containment.

You will work with Python/PowerShell scripts for automation, mentor junior analysts, and help design playbooks.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Python

PowerShell

MITRE ATT&CK

Education

GIAC GCIA / GCIH

Tools

Elastic

CrowdStrike

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 the operational backbone of the SOC, ensuring that alerts are analyzed, incidents are managed, and responses are executed efficiently. You’ll work across a variety of technologies, including SIEM, EDR, DLP, and NIDS systems. You’ll contribute to both detection tuning and daily operational excellence.

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.