Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Security Engineer (Cybersecurity): Monitoring and triaging security alerts and developing detection content with an accent on threat detection and incident response. Focus on investigating security incidents, building internal security tooling, and driving strategic remediation improvements.

Location: Must be located in Portugal (Hybrid: Coimbra, with future offices in Aveiro and Porto)

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of cloud communications and collaboration technology that enables companies to connect more effectively.

What you will do

• Monitor and triage security alerts from SIEM, EDR, and other security tools.
• Investigate security incidents to determine root causes and develop IOCs to prevent recurrence.
• Build, enhance, and maintain internal security tooling and automation pipelines.
• Perform security reviews related to infrastructure and system changes.
• Mentor junior team members and drive annual security team goals.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for security operations support.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a security engineering or operations role.
• Must be located in Portugal.
• Deep expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or Bash.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience in Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, or Threat Hunting.
• Knowledge of modern security tooling including SOAR and vulnerability management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working style providing flexibility and opportunities for in-office collaboration.
• Culture built on teamwork, transparency, and mutual accountability.
• Strong internal promotion track with many long-term employees.
• Fast-paced environment focused on passion for cloud technology.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Interviews.
• Hiring decision.