IT Engineer Cyber Security (m/k)

SMA Magnetics; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SMA Magnetics is seeking an IT Engineer Cyber Security to implement and operate core security controls, ensuring architecture requirements are met and vulnerabilities are actively managed. Location: Kraków, Poland.

This role collaborates with MSSP and focuses on continuous improvement of security posture. You will perform vulnerability scans, monitor SIEM alerts, and develop automation scripts with Python or PowerShell to enhance recurring checks and response processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or IT security with relevant experience.
• Hands-on administration of cyber security tools (SIEM, EDR/MDR, scanners, firewalls).
• Experience in vulnerability management, monitoring and incident response.
• Strong knowledge of networks, Windows/Linux security, cloud, and scripting.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF 2.0; Security+ / CySA+ / GSEC or vendor certs is a plus.
• Experience implementing controls, SIEM monitoring, automation and hardening.
• Good German and business-fluent English skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure and operate central security controls like EDR/MDR, firewalls and IAM with MSSP.
• Run vulnerability scans, assess risks and coordinate patching with owners.
• Monitor SIEM logs, analyze incidents and initiate countermeasures with MSSP/CIRT.
• Develop scripts and use SOAR to automate checks and responses.
• Assist IT staff with secure configurations, hardening and test follow-ups.

Skills

SIEM

EDR/MDR

Firewalls

Security gateways

IAM

Vulnerability management

Security monitoring

Incident response

Python

PowerShell

SOAR

Hardening

Network protocols

Windows security

Linux security

Cloud environments

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Degree in computer science

IT security qualification

Tools

SIEM

EDR/MDR

Vulnerability scanners

Firewalls

Security gateways

Job description

Purpose Of The Position

The IT Engineer Cyber Security implements, configures and operates core cyber security controls and tools, ensuring that architecture requirements are technically deployed, vulnerabilities are actively managed and operational response capability is maintained in day-to-day security operations.

Currently We Are Looking For

IT ENGINEER CYBER SECURITY (m/k)

Location: Opolska, Kraków

Your Role

• Implement, configure, administer and continuously improve central IT security solutions such as EDR/MDR, firewalls, web/security gateways and IAM components in coordination with the MSSP.
• Perform continuous vulnerability scanning across IT/OT environments, assess risks and coordinate patch processes with system owners.
• Monitor security logs and SIEM alerts, analyze security incidents and initiate operational countermeasures with MSSP/CIRT.
• Develop scripts and use automation/SOAR tooling to improve recurring security checks and response processes.
• Support IT administrators with secure system configuration, hardening activities and penetration test follow-up.

What We Require

• Degree in computer science, IT security or a comparable technical IT qualification with relevant professional experience.
• Hands-on experience in 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 technical knowledge of network protocols, Windows/Linux security, cloud environments, scripting with Python or PowerShell and security automation/SOAR.
• Knowledge of common security standards and best practices such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0; certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GSEC or vendor certificates are advantageous.
• Implementation and operation of security controls, vulnerability scanning and remediation coordination, SIEM monitoring, incident analysis, automation and technical hardening support.
• Good German and business-fluent English skills
• Analytical mindset, strong problem-solving capability and structured behavior in critical security incidents

Your Recruiting Contact

Kamila Dziedzic | SMA Magnetics Sp. z o.o.

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