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Role Description
We are still looking for the very Top Talent…and we would be delighted if you were to join our team! More in details, UST is a multinational company based in North America, certified as a Top Employer company with over 35,000 employees all over the world and presence in more than 35 countries. We are leaders on digital technology services, and we provide large-scale technological solutions to big companies.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Level 3 SOC Analyst to join our team for a project with a client from the Cyber Security sector.
As a Level 3 SOC Analyst you will serve as a senior escalation point within the Security Operations Center (SOC), responsible for leading complex investigations, mentoring junior analysts, and driving continuous improvement in threat detection and response capabilities. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure rapid containment and remediation of security incidents, while contributing to the development of advanced detection logic and playbooks. High English level is required. Location: Barcelona. Hybrid Position.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the investigation, escalation, and resolution of high‑impact security incidents.
* Perform deep‑dive analysis of system logs, SIEMs, and network traffic to identify sophisticated threats.
* Architect and optimize SIEM solutions, ensuring effective data ingestion and correlation.
* Conduct root cause analysis and post‑incident reviews to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
* Generate and present detailed incident reports and threat intelligence summaries to stakeholders.
* Oversee the tuning of detection rules and reduction of false positives to enhance SOC efficiency.
* Mentor and guide L1 and L2 analysts in incident handling, threat hunting, and use of security tools.
* Develop and maintain advanced runbooks, playbooks, and response procedures.
* Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement preventive and corrective measures.
* Provide expert‑level support in isolating and remediating complex security issues.
* Act as a subject matter expert during red team/blue team exercises and tabletop simulations.
* Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
Technical Skills Required
* Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1 year as an L3 SOC Analyst.
* Strong IR experience, use‑case development, and some experience in the OT space.
* Proven expertise in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
* Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms such as QRadar, ArcSight, RSA NetWitness, LogRhythm, or Splunk.
* Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework, kill‑chain methodology, and threat intelligence platforms.
* Preferable Microsoft certification in the tools used at the SOC.
* Experience in developing and maintaining security documentation, including playbooks and runbooks.
* Ability to work collaboratively with customer IT and security teams in high‑pressure environments.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to present technical findings to non‑technical stakeholders.
What can we offer?
* 23 days of annual leave plus the 24th and 31st of December as discretionary days.
* Numerous benefits (Health Care Plan, Internet Connectivity, Life and Accident Insurances).
* Retribución Flexible Program: Meals, Kinder Garden, Transport, online English lessons, Health Care Plan, etc.
* Free access to several training platforms.
* Professional stability and career plans.
* UST also compensates referrals from which you could benefit when you refer professionals.
* The option to pick between 12 or 14 payments along the year.
* Real work‑life balance measures (flexibility, WFH or remote work policy, compacted hours during summertime).
* UST Club Platform discounts and gym access discounts.
If you would like to know more, do not hesitate to apply and we’ll get in touch to fill you in details. UST is waiting for you!
In UST we are committed to equal opportunities in our selection processes and do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or nationality. We have a special commitment to Disability & Inclusion, so we are interested in hiring people with disability certificate.
Skills: Cyber Security, Qradar, Arcsight, Siem.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
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