Full-time
Remote (Poland or Eastern Europe Timezone)
Direct Hire
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Cybersecurity Engineer to support our global cybersecurity operations. While this position carries a “Manager” title for HR alignment, it does not include people management responsibilities. This is a hands-on, technical cybersecurity role within a lean team based in Poland, supporting a global digital technology (DT) and security organization.
This position will play a critical part in strengthening the company’s detection, response, and protection capabilities while working closely with internal IT/DT teams and an emerging managed service provider (MSP) partnership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute SOC operations, including incident detection, investigation, containment, and remediation.
- Conduct malware analysis, investigation, and response activities.
- Manage and operate key cybersecurity platforms including:
- CrowdStrike EDR
- Tenable One Vulnerability Management
- SecureWorks Tejas XDR
- Support and optimize external DNS and security controls including Cloudflare (WAF, DDoS, Zero Trust).
- Administer secure email gateways, preferably Proofpoint Enterprise.
- Provide technical security support across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
- Troubleshoot complex network security issues and support overall network hardening initiatives.
- Manage PKI and public certificate lifecycle management (e.g., DigiCert).
- Collaborate with the GRC team to provide technical input for policy development.
- Partner cross-functionally with global DT/IT and business teams to support cybersecurity initiatives.
- Operate effectively in a lean team, taking on multiple responsibilities as required.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity engineering or SOC/incident response roles.
- Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and endpoint protection.
- SOC operations & IR (must-have)
- Malware analysis (must-have)
- CrowdStrike, Tenable One, SecureWorks Tejas (must-have)
- Scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and linux OS
- Cloudflare or external DNS/WAF
- Secure email gateways (Proofpoint strongly preferred)
- AWS and Azure environments
- Networking fundamentals and troubleshooting
- PKI and certificate management (DigiCert, Microsoft, etc.)
- Experience with Zscaler ZIA, Zscaler Cloud Connector deployment and administration
Certifications (must-have CISSP):
- CISSP (required)
- OSCP, CompTIA PenTest+, ISO certifications, or similar highly preferred
Bonus/Soft Skills:
- Proofpoint strongly preferred
- Experience deploying Zscaler in China.
- Additional cloud security experience (AWS/Azure security services)
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; ability to work effectively with global teams.
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and operate in a fast-paced, lean environment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Compensation and Benefits
- Meal Vouchers – enjoy subsidized meals to keep your energy up throughout the day
- LuxMed Medical Insurance – access to quality private healthcare (family coverage available at an additional employee cost)
- MultiSport Card – stay active with a sport and wellness card for employees (option to include family members at extra cost)
- IKZE/IKZE Additional Pension Contribution – long-term financial security with extra pension support (available after 12 months of employment)