Security Operations Engineer

TL;DR

Security Operations Engineer (Cybersecurity): Building and scaling security operations capabilities with an accent on SIEM management, vulnerability remediation, and incident response. Focus on implementing CIS Controls frameworks, automating security workflows, and enhancing the overall security posture in a cloud-native environment.

Location: Must be based in Europe

Company

An EdTech platform empowering individuals to master professional IT skills and launch new careers.

What you will do

• Manage and optimize the SIEM platform, including real-time monitoring, alert investigation, and detection rule tuning.
• Execute incident response playbooks and contribute to post-incident improvements and documentation.
• Oversee vulnerability management by triaging, tracking, and coordinating remediation efforts.
• Review security aspects of infrastructure and technology changes to ensure alignment with security policies.
• Support compliance initiatives, including SOX and CIS Controls, by maintaining evidence and assisting in audits.
• Automate repetitive security tasks and contribute to the growth of security program maturity.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in security operations or SOC roles.
• Strong practical knowledge of security frameworks such as CIS Controls, NIST, or ISO 27001.
• Technical familiarity with AWS, Infrastructure as Code, and application security tools.
• Must be located in Europe to align with team operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Nice to have

• Proven experience in building or scaling SIEM/SOC capabilities from the ground up.
• Comfort operating within small, agile, and collaborative team structures.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work environment with a focus on professional freedom and minimal micromanagement.
• Tight-knit, diverse team distributed across the European time zone.
• Access to a collaborative digital workspace including Miro, Notion, and Jira.
• Opportunity to help shape security processes and programs in a growing company.