The opportunity In your role at EY, you’ll be inspired by a team of the brightest business and technical minds in cybersecurity. We are passionate champions for our clients and know from experience that the best solutions for our clients’ needs come from working hard together. As part of our team, your voice matters, and you will do important work that has impact, on people, businesses, and nations.

Your Key Responsibilities The Security Operations Center (SOC) Level 3 (L3) handles complex and high-priority incidents. multiple Security technologies and produces enhancements that allow SOC team members to work collaboratively and efficiently while responding to threats. The individual in this role will work as part of a cybersecurity operations team responsible for carrying out

24x7 threat detection and response.

Lead the response to high-severity incidents, coordinating with other teams as necessary.

Gather and preserve evidence, perform data collection, conduct a structured analysis of forensic data and present the findings to stakeholders.

Work closely with other IT and security teams to address security incidents.

Conduct thorough investigations to determine the root cause of incidents.

Analyze and interpret packet captures using network protocol analyzers such as Wireshark and TCPdump.

Perform endpoint analysis, live response, and memory collection and analysis.

Proactively search for threats and vulnerabilities within the environment.

Stay updated on the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.

Analyze threat intelligence to identify potential risks.

Formulate response and recovery steps for security incidents.

Review and improve incident response processes and playbooks.

Document incidents, response actions, and lessons learned for future reference.





Prepare detailed incident reports and executive summaries for management and stakeholders.

Participate and/or lead incident response calls.

Participate in post-incident reviews to assess the effectiveness of the response and identify areas for improvement.

Provide guidance and mentorship to lower-level incident responders.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Experience with digital forensics tools and techniques to investigate incidents.

Proficient in utilizing SIEM solutions such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, LogScale, Google Chronicle, IBM QRadar, or equivalent tools for effective incident response and analysis.

Experienced in leveraging EDR/XDR solutions like CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne, Cortex XSIAM, Carbon Black, or similar platforms.

Understanding of security principles, techniques, and technologies such as SANS Top 20 Critical Security Controls and OWASP Top 10.

In-depth knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies.

Proficiency in incident detection and response tools.

Familiarity with malware analysis and reverse engineering.

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automating tasks and processes.

Idóneo candidate will have 5+ years of security related experience in areas such Security Operations, Incident Response, and Forensic Investigation.





Analytical mindset & has the aptitude to learn on the fly.

Willingness to work in a 24/7 operations center (shift work required).

Strong problem-solving abilities to analyze complex incidents.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Bachelor’s Degree relevant to Information Technology.

Related Certification such as CEH, CHFI, Sec+, ITILv3, GCFA, ECIH, GCIH, CySA+, etc.

What we offer

Empowering Career Development: Unlock your potential with tailored training and development programs designed to elevate your skills and propel your career forward. We invest in your growth because your success is our success.

Flexible Work-Life Integration: Enjoy the freedom of our hybrid work model, allowing you to blend professional responsibilities with personal passions. We understand that life is more than just work, and we support you in achieving that balance.

Comprehensive Well-Being Programs: Prioritize your health with our extensive wellness initiatives, including psychological support sessions and health resources. At EY GDS Spain, your well‑being is at the heart of what we do.

Meaningful Volunteering Opportunities: Make a difference in your community through our engaging volunteering programs. Join us in giving back and creating a positive impact while building connections with like‑minded colleagues.

Recognized Performance and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs that honor both individual and team successes. We believe in acknowledging hard work and dedication, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Join us at EY GDS Spain where your journey is supported, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is bright.

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