Senior SIEM/SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior SIEM/SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing use cases and detection rules for security monitoring systems with an accent on threat detection strategies and log data analysis. Focus on optimizing detection rules, creating security dashboards, and integrating frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

Location: Remote from Slovakia (due to taxation regulations)

Salary: EUR 1,850 – 2,300 monthly

Company

A leading ICT service provider in the German market and a major employer in Slovakia's Košice IT Valley, focusing on digitalization for medium-sized companies.

What you will do

• Develop use cases and detection rules for security monitoring.
• Design and conceive comprehensive detection strategies.
• Collaborate with the SOC team for validation and acceptance of use cases.
• Refine and optimize existing detection rules to reduce noise and improve accuracy.
• Create dashboards and reports for internal SOC and external customers.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and process development.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of professional experience in SIEM/SOC, IT security, or threat detection.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and IOC-based detection.
• Strong knowledge of log data analysis and security monitoring.
• Proficiency in scripting or query languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, KQL, Lucene).
• Very good written and spoken English skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with Elastic SIEM, Palo Alto XSIAM, or similar systems.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Extensive work-life balance portfolio with over 25 different benefits.
• Financial benefits and variable compensation.
• Dedicated support for learning and professional development.
• Health, sport, and family-oriented benefits.
• Positive work environment promoting physical and mental well-being.