Senior SIEM/SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior SIEM/SOC Engineer (Cybersecurity): Developing and optimizing detection rules and strategies for security monitoring with an accent on SIEM platform management and threat detection frameworks. Focus on building detection use cases, creating security dashboards, and collaborating with SOC teams to ensure robust incident response and system availability.

Location: Must be based in Slovakia (Remote)

Salary: €1,850–€2,300 monthly

Company

A major ICT service provider and key driver of digitalization in the German market, operating as a large-scale employer in the Košice region.

What you will do

• Develop and refine detection rules and use cases for security monitoring.
• Design and implement effective threat detection strategies.
• Collaborate with the SOC team for use case validation and acceptance.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and security process development.

Requirements

• Must be based in Slovakia due to taxation regulations.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in SIEM/SOC, IT security, or threat detection.
• Proficiency in frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Strong knowledge of log data analysis and security monitoring.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting or query language (Python, PowerShell, KQL, or Lucene).
• Very good written and spoken English skills.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Extensive work-life balance portfolio with over 25 different benefits.
• Focus on physical and mental well-being.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Support for learning and development initiatives.
• Positive work environment within a large, established IT organization.