Principal Security Detection and Response Analyst (Tier 3 Analyst), German Speaking

Location: United Kingdom only; remote work with in-person collaboration for key moments. Working hours are 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00 UK local time, with rotating coverage between Tuesday–Saturday and Sunday–Thursday.

Salary: £85,000–£105,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides managed security, strategic advisory, offensive security, incident response, threat intelligence, and AI-powered security operations services.

What you will do

• Act as the escalation point for critical endpoint alerts and provide Managed Detection and Response services.
• Analyze attack chains across customer cloud, identity, email, network, and endpoint environments for MXDR operations.
• Participate in incident investigations, take decisive action during active breaches, and protect customers.
• Perform threat hunting and research emerging attacks, threat actors, malware samples, and tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Collect and exploit OSINT to create improved hunting queries and contribute to Threat Alerts.
• Engage with customers and partners from SOC analysts through C-suite executives.

Requirements

• 6+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience with strong security operations knowledge.
• 3+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience in at least two of the following areas: endpoint security, malware analysis, threat hunting, penetration testing, incident response, reverse engineering, or digital forensics.
• Strong knowledge of modern operating systems, including mandatory Windows experience. Knowledge of OS X and Linux is advantageous.
• Solid foundation in networking protocols and architectures.
• Experience with a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ability to lead and complete assignments independently, manage multiple priorities, and reprioritize tasks at short notice.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote work setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical content to non-technical personnel.
• Excellent English reading, writing, and speaking skills and fluent German are required.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the UK.

Nice to have

• French language skills.
• Multiple EU languages.
• A college or university degree.
• Knowledge of OS X and Linux.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work within a global follow-the-sun security operations model.
• Flexible work and in-person collaboration for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.
• Support for professional growth, innovation, and creativity.
• Inclusive workplace focused on respect and equal opportunity.