Defensive Security Engineer

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.

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📌 Defensive Security Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Huxley
📍 Barcelona