Descripción de la oferta
We’re hiring a Detection EngineerLocation:Barcelona / Spain - Remote
Salary:€28,000–€34,000 gross per year, depending on experience and capabilitiesWe are looking for aDetection Engineerfor a cybersecurity consulting and services company (Barcelona-based, international scope) that has been protecting organizations for years across incident response, digital forensics, managed services, threat intelligence, and Red & Purple Team engagements. You will join a growing cybersecurity team focused on building and improving advanced detection capabilities for clients across complex environments.
This is a great opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of experience in detection engineering or SOC operations who wants to work closely with both offensive and defensive teams, improve real-world detection logic, and grow in a highly technical environment.About the role
As a Detection Engineer, you will play a key role in strengthening clients’ security posture. You will apply your knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques to design, improve, and tune advanced detection rules that help identify and respond effectively to security threats.
You will work in a multidisciplinary cybersecurity environment, collaborating with experts across Red Team, Blue Team, threat intelligence, and incident response. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys transforming attacker behavior into meaningful detections and wants to contribute to both strategy and hands-on engineering.What you’ll do
Design, develop, and tune detection rules inMicrosoft SentinelandMicrosoft Defenderto enhance incident detection and response capabilities.
Analyze attacker simulation results to identify weaknesses in security controls and detection coverage.
Develop threat detection and mitigation strategies based on adversary behavior and emerging attack techniques.
Automate and optimize workflows by building scripts and tools that improve security assessments and reporting processes.
Collaborate with offensive and defensive teams to continuously improve detection quality and visibility.
Contribute to proactive threat detection efforts by leveraging telemetry, logs, and security event analysis.What we’re looking for
Degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
1–2 years of experiencein one or more of the following areas:
Detection Engineering
SOC Analysis with hands-on experience creating and/or optimizing alerts inSIEMand/orEDRplatforms
Practical knowledge ofKusto Query Language (KQL)in Microsoft environments.
Strong understanding ofWindows logs, telemetry, and event analysis, with a focus on identifying adversary tactics and techniques.
Solid knowledge ofMITRE ATT&CKand adversaryTTPs.
Experience with SIEM and EDR technologies such asMicrosoft Sentinel/Defender, CrowdStrike, Cortex, Splunk, Elastic, LogRhythm, QRadar, Chronicle, or Wazuhis highly valued.
Scripting skills inPython, PowerShell, and/or Bashfor automation and tool development.
Good knowledge ofWindows and UNIX/Linux system administration.
Strong understanding ofnetworking fundamentals and protocols, includingTCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and related technologies.
APurple Team mindset, with the ability to think like an attacker while strengthening defensive capabilities.
Clear and effectiveEnglish communication skillsin technical and international environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
Cybersecurity certifications or postgraduate training are a plus.What’s offered
The opportunity to join aninternational, young, and dynamic teamin a strong technical environment.
Close collaboration withRed Team and Blue Teamprofessionals, gaining exposure to real-world attacks and the latest adversary techniques.
Access to a broad range of detection and security technologies, includingEDR, SIEM, threat intelligence, and other security tools.
Continuous internal and external training, including support forcertifications and annual conference attendance.
Apersonalized career development plantailored to your interests and growth.
Flexibleremote workoptions or access to comfortable offices inBarcelona.
Work-life balance support and flexibility.
Summer intensive working hours.
Flexible compensation plan, including restaurant card, transport, childcare, and training benefits.
Private health insurance.Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or submit your CV via hackinhire.com.
