We are looking for a

Defensive Security Consultant to join an international cybersecurity team focused on threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response. The selected candidate will play a key role in protecting critical platforms and systems through a hands‑on engineering approach, working closely with SOC, SIEM, and threat intelligence technologies. You will be part of a mature security environment, contributing to the implementation, automation, and optimization of defensive security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and enhance email security solutions and threat detection capabilities.

Support SIEM and SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring and response processes.

Develop and improve security automation initiatives.

Implement, configure, and optimize security tools and platforms.

Design and maintain threat monitoring dashboards.

Perform network and security monitoring, focusing on platform‑related threats.

Support incident response activities, including investigation, mitigation, and continuous improvement.

Apply an engineering‑driven approach to cybersecurity challenges, including scripting and automation.





Requirements

5+ years of hands‑on experience in SOC and SIEM environments.

Strong experience with SIEM technologies.

Experience with email security platforms and threat management.

Knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence tools, including CrowdStrike Falcon.

Experience with Security Threat Detection and Intrusion Detection.

Understanding of NIS2, GDPR, MITRE ATT&CK;, and malware fundamentals.

Experience with EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) solutions.

Engineering mindset with coding/scripting capabilities (preferably Python).

Fluent English (mandatory).

Spanish is not required.

Conditions

Location: Barcelona, Spain.

Work model: Hybrid (2 days on‑site per week during the first 3 months).

Contract: Freelance.

Duration: Long‑term project.

Start date: ASAP.

Selection process: 2 interviews.

Fluent English is mandatory and candidates must be willing to attend the Barcelona office during the initial onboarding period; applications not meeting these requirements will not be considered.

📌 Defensive Security Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Huxley
📍 Madrid