Senior Cybersecurity Analyst – Cyber Defense Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Oversee, assess, and investigate security alerts across SIEM, EDR, Microsoft Security, and cloud environments.

• Examine potential cyber threats and security incidents, determining root causes and suitable remediation strategies.

• Analyze logs from Windows, Linux, databases, applications, web servers, firewalls, and network security systems.

• Collaborate closely with Incident Response teams and cybersecurity experts to contain and resolve threats.

• Utilize and maintain security monitoring and detection tools, aiding in the enhancement of detection quality and reduction of false positives.

• Create clear security reports, incident summaries, and technical findings for clients.

• Manage security-related tickets and ensure proper documentation of incidents.

• Contribute to the enhancement of SOC processes, procedures, documentation, and knowledge bases.

• Engage directly with clients to understand their environments and optimize security monitoring.

• Stay informed about emerging threats, technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in IT, Cybersecurity, or Security Operations.

• Practical experience working in a SOC environment, including security alert triage and incident investigation.

• In-depth knowledge of SIEM and EDR technologies.

• Experience with platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, or ELK.

• Proficiency in 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.

• Solid knowledge of networking and TCP/IP.

• Extensive experience analyzing security logs across Windows and Linux environments.

• Familiarity with email security, network monitoring, and incident response.

• Experience managing and processing security tickets.

• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

• Plus: Experience working in an Incident Response team, especially Tier I/II.

• Plus: Experience monitoring AWS environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

• Plus: Scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Bash, Ruby, or similar languages.

• Plus: Cybersecurity certifications such as SC-200, GCIH, CEH, GCFA, GIAC, CCNA, or MCSE.

• Plus: Experience in a global, distributed SOC environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time and permanent employment contract or contractor mode.

• Remote work option available in Spain or any other European country.

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.

• Chance to join a multicultural team and work in an international setting.

• Private medical insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Lunch and transport card included as part of the flexible remuneration package.

• Online language classes.

• Smart Office Pack.