Senior Cloud Security Operations Engineer

Barcelona
2 months ago
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Senior Cloud Security Operations Engineer – Barcelona (Hybrid)
 
Fynity is supporting a rapidly scaling SaaS company headquartered in Barcelona in the search for an experienced and proactive Senior Cloud Security Operations Engineer to join their growing Security Operations team (5 engineers + manager).

This is a hands-on role where you’ll drive detection, hardening, incident analysis and response across cloud, CI/CD, and on-prem environments, helping the business stay resilient and implement best practices as it scales globally.

Your mission
Build and manage security tooling for accurate threat detection and swift response.

Implement hardening strategies across infrastructure, increasing resilience against cyberattacks.

Monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and lead response efforts.

Create and maintain detection and blocking rules.

Perform detailed security investigations to identify root causes and impacts.
Collaborate with IT and Engineering to embed best practices.

Develop and update incident response playbooks.

Deliver security awareness training across teams.

Your background
Extensive experience in Cloud Security / SecOps.

Strong skills in AWS / Azure, Terraform, and Kubernetes.

Experience with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and container security.

Strong understanding of modern cyberattack techniques and Threat Actor TTPs.

Hands-on with EDR, CNAPP, and SIEM tools.

Scripting/automation (Python, Bash, etc.).

Experience with Datadog a plus.

Cybersecurity certifications preferred.

Fluent English.

Why join
Scale-up culture - fast-moving, high growth, high ownership, real impact.

Excellent salary of €55,000-€65,000 + 10% performance bonus (paid quarterly) + ESOP Plan.

Great benefits including Health insurance, Gym, Language Classes, Retail and Food Discounts and other flexible benefits.

Opportunity to shape the company’s security strategy during rapid growth.

Location: Barcelona (Hybrid, 80% office, 20% remote.  You must be eligible to work in Spain). 
If you’re a proactive, hands-on Senior Cloud Security Operations Engineer who loves improving detection and response at scale, APPLY NOW!

If you are interested please apply ASAP. The People Network is an employment agency and will respond to all applicants within three - five working days. If you do not hear within these timescales please feel free to get in touch

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