Security Analyst – Remote LATAM

About the role

We are seeking a Security Analyst to join our Barcelona-based cybersecurity consulting firm’s DRTI team, delivering Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Managed Threat Intelligence (MTI) services to clients across LATAM. The role is fully remote and requires coordination with a Spanish-speaking team.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze security alerts on EDR/SIEM platforms, identifying suspicious activity and performing initial diagnostics.
• Analyze threat intelligence to anticipate potential attacks against clients.
• Respond to detected threats, contain incidents and apply mitigation measures.
• Generate reports and draft notifications, communicating findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate on improving detection rules, optimizing capabilities and reducing false positives.
• Contribute to the evolution of procedures and playbooks.
• Automate tasks and processes using PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting.
• Participate in client meetings, providing insights on alerts and supporting deployment and configuration.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in security alert analysis on SIEM and/or EDR platforms.
• Proficiency in English and ability to work in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking with attention to detail.
• Good organizational and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Experience with EDR/SIEM tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex, Splunk, Elastic ELK, LogRhythm, QRadar, Chronicle, or Wazuh.
• Knowledge of Windows and UNIX/Linux system administration.
• Understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS).
• Scripting in Bash, Python, and PowerShell.