Job Description Cybersecurity is becoming a core engineering capability at Adevinta.

We're creating a lean internal security team supported by an AI-first Managed Detection & Response service operating 24x7.

We're looking for an experienced Security Operations Engineering Lead to own our security operations, detection engineering and incident response capabilities while working alongside our external SOC partner.

Job Requirements

Strong hands-on experience in Security Operations

Experience leading Incident Response

Experience with Detection Engineering

Experience working with SIEM, EDR and SOAR technologies

Strong understanding of cloud security and modern enterprise environments

Scripting or automation experience (Python, APIs, Infrastructure as Code is a plus)

Excellent stakeholder management skills

Engineering mindset focused on automation and continuous improvement

Nice To Have

Experience working with MDR providers

AWS security experience

MITRE ATT&CK; knowledge

Threat Hunting experience

Relevant certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, CISSP...)

Job Responsibilities You'll be responsible for building and operating Adevinta's modern Security Operations capability.

Responsibilities Include

Own day-to-day Security Operations

Lead Incident Response activities across the organisation

Drive Detection Engineering and continuously improve detection coverage

Manage the relationship with our AI-first MDR / external SOC partner

Develop security automations to reduce analyst workload

Coordinate threat hunting activities

Improve security monitoring across cloud, endpoints and corporate platforms

Define and optimise playbooks and response procedures

Manage vulnerabilities from an operational response perspective and coordinate remediation with engineering teams

Produce operational metrics and executive reporting





Act as the internal technical owner for Security Operations technologies

Continuously improve operational maturity through automation and AI

Job Benefits What do we offer?

We take care of you and your family 100% company-funded private health insurance with extensive coverage and reimbursement of medical expenses both in Spain and abroad. You will also have dental and vision coverage.

Holistic wellbeing Access to psychological support sessions, specialised wellbeing resources and confidential 24/7 professional assistance. You will also have support for sports activities, physiotherapy and programmes designed to promote healthy habits.

Flexibility and work-life balance. A hybrid working model with flexibility depending on your role and team, including up to 4 weeks per year working from anywhere.

Family supportEnhanced family-friendly policies, including parental leave, family care leave and additional support during pregnancy, with the possibility of taking time off before the birth while maintaining 100% of your salary.

Financial protection 100% salary coverage during sick leave, accidents and family-related leave.

More time for yourself23 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during the summer, Easter week and every Friday throughout the year.

Adaptable benefits Options tailored to your needs, including meal vouchers, transport, childcare and other tax-advantaged benefits.

Exclusive perks and discounts Access to special offers and benefits on travel, shopping, leisure and other services through our corporate partnerships.

Barcelona offices Free breakfast and a subsidised canteen menu to make your day-to-day experience at the office even better.

Tools to help you succeedWe will provide you with all the equipment you need to do your job successfully, including a laptop and a company mobile phone.

Hybrid working model. With on-site attendance at our offices every Tuesday and Wednesday.

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📌 Security Operations Engineering Lead (Madrid)
🏢 coches.net
📍 Madrid