SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Analyst (Cybersecurity): Managing alert triage and threat analysis for an AI infrastructure platform with an accent on high-speed incident response and signal-to-noise optimization. Focus on building reliable triage functions, implementing runbook improvements, and ensuring audit readiness for SOC 2 and ISO 27001.

Location: Hybrid (Madrid or Barcelona, Spain)

Company

hirify.global is an AI infrastructure startup backed by Y Combinator and a16z, building autonomous AI workforces for global enterprises.

What you will do

• Own the alert queue during coverage hours, prioritizing and dispositioning alerts within SLAs.
• Analyze logs across cloud, identity, and endpoint sources using MITRE ATT&CK.
• Escalate incidents with actionable context and clear English documentation.
• Rigorously follow and propose improvements to operational runbooks.
• Collaborate with SOC Engineers in a weekly feedback loop to tune detection logic.
• Organize and maintain evidence for SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience as a SOC analyst or in a blue team/detection role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR for investigation and escalation.
• Proficiency in log analysis across cloud and endpoint sources.
• Working knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and common attack patterns.
• English: B2+ proficiency required for incident notes and escalation.
• Ability to work on a coverage-hours rotation.

Nice to have

• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP consoles.
• Basic scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Phishing and email threat analysis experience.
• Certifications such as BTL1, GCIH, Security+, or CySA+.
• Prior experience in a SaaS or tech startup environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity in a high-growth AI startup.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Culture of extreme ownership, craftsmanship, and first-principles thinking.
• Work with a world-class team of engineers and builders.
• High-autonomy environment focusing on meritocracy and talent density.