Location

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Hybrid

Department

SOC

Open roles

SECURITY MONITORING SPECIALIST- OTS CLIENT

Professionals at Ackcent Cybersecurity have a common goal: to improve the security of our customers, protect their assets from cyber threats and to provide high-quality services through communication and care.

As a SOC Security Monitoring Specialist working on-site with our OTS client, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, playing a role in defending one client’s infrastructure against cyber threats.

We are looking for an Information Security enthusiast who is passionate about protecting systems, identifying anomalies, and thinking creatively to anticipate and mitigate potential risks. You should be proactive, analytical, and able to understand the broader impact when things don’t work as expected.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analysis and verification of security threat monitoring alerts to produce incident identification, classification, and prioritization.
  • Operate and maintain various IDS/IPS collaborating with security and network architects to improve threat detection and defence mechanisms.
  • Respond to security incidents and investigations in coordination with our client and their IT providers, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
  • Contribute to the assessment and implementation of cybersecurity projects.
  • Provide technical support during project delivery.
  • Act as a key point of contact for the client, understanding their needs and working closely with Ackcent teams to deliver high-quality service.
  • Deliver consultancy services to the assigned client.
  • Assist and participate in project follow-up meetings with client, ensuring effective communication and delivery of relevant information between Ackcent and the client.
  • Maintain and guarantee the quality standards of Ackcent’s services.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field.
  • Solid understanding of network fundamentals and common Internet protocols.
  • Knowledge of system administration and security architecture.
  • Experience with core security monitoring tools (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Endpoint Protection, WAF, SIEM).
  • Fluent English, both written and spoken.
  • Proactive, self-driven mindset with strong teamwork skills.

Nice to have

  • Strong knowledge of Operating Systems and their architectures: Windows, Unix/Linux, and OSX Operating Systems,
  • Programming or Scripting experience in Bash, Python or PowerShell,
  • Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks: Cyber Kill Chain, TTP, Threat Intelligence and malware distribution networks,
  • Good understanding of information security concepts: defence in depth, BYOD management, data loss protection, risk assessment and security metrics,
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in high-pressure environments.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, CISSP) are a plus.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Remote work
  • Birthday day off
  • Opportunity to grow in the field of cybersecurity
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment

 

How to apply

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Please send us your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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