Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - (Cyber Defense Operations)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Milano; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Lunch and transport card

Online language classes

Smart Office Pack

Job summary

Talan Spain is hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a global SOC responsible for protecting environments and supporting international clients. The role is hands-on, focusing on threat detection, incident response and security improvements.

You will monitor and investigate security alerts, work with client environments across Azure, AWS and on‑premise tools, and contribute to security reports and knowledge bases. Remote within Europe is supported.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity or Security Operations.
• SOC experience with alert triage and incident investigation.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM and EDR technologies.
• Experience with Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts across SIEM, EDR, Microsoft Security and cloud environments.
• Investigate threats and determine remediation actions.
• Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, databases, apps, web servers and network systems.
• Prepare security reports, incident summaries and technical findings for clients.
• Work with Incident Response teams to contain and resolve threats.

Skills

SOC operations

SIEM

EDR

Cloud platforms

Azure

AWS

GCP

Defender for Endpoint

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

ELK

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity Analyst - (Cyber Defense Operations)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Long term contract

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting group specializing in innovation and business transformation through technology. With over 7,200 consultants in 21 countries and a turnover of €850M, we are committed to delivering impactful, future-ready solutions.

Talan at a Glance

Headquartered in Paris and operating globally, Talan combines technology, innovation, and empowerment to deliver measurable results for our clients. Over the past 22 years, we’ve built a strong presence in the IT and consulting landscape, and we’re on track to reach €1 billion in revenue this year.

Our Core Areas of Expertise

• Data & Technologies:We design and implement large-scale, end-to-end architecture and data solutions, including data integration, data science, visualization, Big Data, AI, and Generative AI.
• Cloud & Application Services:We integrate leading platforms such as SAP, Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, AWS, and IBM Maximo, helping clients transition to the cloud and improve operational efficiency.
• Management & Innovation Consulting:We lead business and digital transformation initiatives through project and change management best practices (PM, PMO, Agile, Scrum, Product Ownership), and support domains such as Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and ESG/Low-Carbon strategies.

We work with major global clients across diverse sectors, including Transport & Logistics, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Retail, and Media & Telecommunications.

We’re looking for a Senior Cybersecurity to join a global Cybersecurity Operations team responsible for protecting critical environments and supporting international organizations against evolving cyber threats.

You’ll be part of a 24x7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), working with cybersecurity specialists across the world to monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents. This is a hands‑on role where your technical expertise will directly contribute to improving threat detection, incident response and overall security.

What will you do?

• Monitor, triage and investigate security alerts across SIEM, EDR, Microsoft Security and cloud environments.
• Investigate potential cyber threats and security incidents, identifying root causes and appropriate remediation actions.
• Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, databases, applications, web servers, firewalls and network security systems.
• Work closely with Incident Response teams and cybersecurity specialists to contain and resolve threats.
• Use and maintain security monitoring and detection tools, helping improve detection quality and reduce false positives.
• Prepare clear security reports, incident summaries and technical findings for clients.
• Manage security-related tickets and ensure incidents are properly documented.
• Contribute to improving SOC processes, procedures, documentation and knowledge bases.
• Work directly with clients to understand their environments and optimize security monitoring.
• Stay up to date with emerging threats, technologies and cybersecurity best practices.

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical skills with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

You should have:

• 5+ years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity or Security Operations.
• Hands-on experience working in a SOC environment, including security alert triage and incident investigation.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM and EDR technologies.
• Experience with platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight or ELK.
• Experience with Microsoft Security technologies, including Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft 365, Sentinel, Azure Security and XDR.
• Strong understanding of Azure, AWS and/or GCP.
• Experience with at least one EDR solution, such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint or CrowdStrike.
• Strong knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.
• Excellent experience analyzing security logs across Windows and Linux environments.
• Knowledge of email security, network monitoring and incident response.
• Experience managing and processing security tickets.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

It would be a plus if you have:

• Experience working in an Incident Response team, particularly Tier I/II.
• Experience monitoring AWS environments, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby or similar.
• Cybersecurity certifications such as SC-200, GCIH, CEH, GCFA, GIAC, CCNA or MCSE.
• Experience working in a global, distributed SOC.

What do we offer you?

• Full-time and permanent employment contract or contractor mode
• Remote location in Spain or any other European country.
• Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities
• Possibility to join a multicultural team & work in the international environment
• Variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing: private medical insurance, life insurance, lunch and transport card as part of the flexible remuneration pack, and online language classes
• Smart Office Pack

Talan Spain’s commitment to non-discrimination based on gender, race, ideology, or any other reason, in accordance with the company’s "Equality Plan" and the current regulations on gender equality between women and men (Royal Decree-Law 6/2019).