Cybersecurity & SOC Operations Specialist

About the company

This opportunity is being recruited for a global technology consultancy that works across digital transformation, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, outsourcing, and systems development.

Role overview

The company is looking for a senior cybersecurity consultant to lead security operations, oversee SOC alerts, coordinate incident response, assess vulnerabilities, and help strengthen the overall security environment. The position calls for solid experience in Microsoft-based environments, strong operational security skills, risk reduction capabilities, and confident communication with stakeholders. You will also contribute as a key member of a cybersecurity team of around six people, helping improve processes and drive ongoing enhancements.

Core responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and manage SOC alerts as well as security reporting outputs.
• Create and carry out response plans for security incidents and detected vulnerabilities.
• Raise urgent security matters to senior IT leadership when escalation is needed.
• Handle security-related work across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune, and server systems.
• Coordinate fixes and remediation tasks both internally and with external vendors.
• Monitor progress and closure of cybersecurity action plans and corrective actions.
• Build operational, risk-focused, and executive-facing cybersecurity reports.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and suggest practical security enhancements.
• Improve workflows for security monitoring and incident handling.
• Support governance, compliance, and risk management activities related to cybersecurity.
• Contribute as a leader and active team member within a cybersecurity group of six professionals.

Experience and qualification requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working in SOC or security operations settings.
• Proven background in cybersecurity operations and incident handling.
• At least 1 year of experience creating and tracking operational or security reports.
• Strong working knowledge of Active Directory administration, authentication systems, and Group Policy management.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365, including tenant-level management and security controls.
• Practical experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint protection management.
• Experience supporting physical and virtual server environments.
• Good understanding of vulnerability management, monitoring, and remediation workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to lead initiatives, align teams, and continuously improve operational processes.

Additional information

This is a permanent full-time position based onsite in Spain. The role is focused on cybersecurity operations leadership in an international environment.