Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineer

Axpo

Madrid, Spain

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative environment? Join Axpo as an Engineer in Cybersecurity and contribute to safeguarding our systems and infrastructure while growing your expertise in a collaborative team.

What you will do:

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and maintaining security tools such as SOAR, SIEM, EDR, and components of the Azure security stack;
• Deploy, configure, and operate asset management and discovery tools to maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date inventory of IT and security assets;
• Develop, integrate, and maintain APIs to enable efficient data exchange across security and IT platforms;
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security measures and ensure compliance with policies;
• Support the SecOps team in monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management;
• Perform risk assessments and support the prioritization of remediation efforts based on technical and business impact;
• Conduct threat hunts, tune detections, and support digital forensics activities;
• Enhance and maintain SOAR platforms by developing automated tasks, workflows, and process orchestrations;
• Contribute to the development, stability, and continuous improvement of security automation capabilities;
• Leverage hands‑on expertise with tools such as Torq, Cortex XSOAR, Swimlane, or similar platforms to improve operational efficiency;
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and proactively suggest improvements.

What you bring & who you are:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience;
• Over 3 years of experience in a security operations role, ideally in an enterprise environment;
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts, networking, and security protocols;
• Hands-on experience with SOAR tools, scripting (Python, Bash, or Java), and SIEM platforms like Azure Sentinel;
• Familiarity with incident response processes, endpoint protection solutions, and cloud environments;
• Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Proficiency in English; German or Spanish is a plus.