Senior Security Operations Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Operations Engineer (Cybersecurity): Leading incident response and threat hunting initiatives within a global enterprise environment with an accent on SIEM/EDR management and cloud security. Focus on designing automated SOAR playbooks, mentoring junior analysts, and strengthening the organization’s detection capabilities against complex threats.

Location: Must be based in Brno, Czech Republic, with a hybrid 3+2 requirement (mandatory office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Company

hirify.global provides powerful and secure IT management software solutions to accelerate business transformation.

What you will do

• Lead Tier 3 incident investigations and serve as Incident Commander for high-severity security breaches.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting using internal telemetry and external intelligence frameworks.
• Develop and tune detection logic across SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms.
• Design and implement SOAR playbooks to automate response and reduce MTTR.
• Mentor junior and mid-level analysts while leading tabletop exercises.
• Partner with DevOps and Engineering teams to integrate security monitoring into CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Hunting.
• Mastery of SIEM platforms and EDR/XDR solutions.
• Proven experience securing and monitoring AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or YARA-L).
• Strong command of security frameworks like NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and ISO 27001.
• Ability to work from the Brno office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, or GCFA.
• Experience with offensive security methodologies or Purple Teaming.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous 25 days of vacation plus additional sick and study days.
• Personal education budget of up to 48,300 CZK per year.
• Pension or life insurance matching program.
• Multisport card and meal allowance.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and language classes.
• Supportive hybrid work environment with team-focused perks like office breakfasts.