Cyber Security Engineer: SIEM, EDR & Automation

SMA Solar Technology AG; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SMA Solar Technology AG is seeking an IT Engineer Cyber Security to implement, configure, and operate core cyber security controls and tools, ensuring architecture requirements are deployed and vulnerabilities are actively managed in day-to-day security operations.

You will drive security across IT/OT environments, perform continuous vulnerability scanning, monitor SIEM alerts, and automate checks with SOAR. Strong German and English skills are required, plus hands-on security tooling experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, IT security or a comparable technical IT qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience administering and operating cyber security tools such as SIEM, EDR/MDR, vulnerability scanners, firewalls and security gateways.
• Experience in vulnerability management, security monitoring and operational incident response.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, Windows/Linux security, cloud environments, scripting with Python or PowerShell and security automation/SOAR.
• Knowledge of CIS/ISO/NIST standards; certifications like Security+, CySA+, GSEC or vendor certs are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure, administer and improve central IT security solutions (EDR/MDR, firewalls, gateways, IAM) with MSSP coordination.
• Perform vulnerability scanning across IT/OT, assess risks and coordinate patching with system owners.
• Monitor logs and SIEM alerts, analyze incidents and initiate countermeasures with MSSP/CIRT.
• Develop scripts and use automation/SOAR to enhance recurring security checks and response processes.
• Support IT admins with secure configuration, hardening activities and penetration test follow-up.

Skills

EDR/MDR

Firewalls

Web/security gateways

IAM

Vulnerability scanning

SIEM

Scripting (Python/PowerShell)

SOAR automation

Hardening

Windows security

Linux security

Cloud security

Network protocols

NIST 2.0

German language

English language

Education

Degree in computer science / IT security

Tools

SIEM

EDR/MDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Security gateways

Job description

SMA Solar Technology AG is seeking an IT Engineer Cyber Security to implement, configure, and operate core cyber security controls and tools, ensuring architecture requirements are deployed and vulnerabilities are actively managed in day-to-day security operations.

You will drive security across IT/OT environments, perform continuous vulnerability scanning, monitor SIEM alerts, and automate checks with SOAR. Strong German and English skills are required, plus hands-on security tooling experience.