Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer

📍 Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office)

About the Company

We're partnering with a global financial technology company that develops innovative data and technology solutions for some of the world's most sophisticated financial institutions. Operating at the intersection of finance and engineering, the company builds large-scale platforms that support investment operations, risk management and mission-critical financial services worldwide.

With a strong engineering culture, international teams and a focus on continuous innovation, this is an opportunity to work on complex cybersecurity challenges in a highly collaborative environment where you'll have a real impact from day one.

The Opportunity

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Engineer, you'll play a key role in monitoring, investigating and responding to security events across a global infrastructure. Working alongside experienced Security Engineers, you'll help strengthen detection capabilities, improve incident response processes and contribute to maintaining a secure environment for business-critical financial platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on security operations, automation and working in a fast-paced engineering culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), including triaging, investigating and resolving security incidents.

• Collaborate with Security Engineering teams to improve monitoring, detection and response capabilities.

• Develop a strong understanding of the organisation's infrastructure, applications and security controls.

• Ensure security incidents are properly documented, communicated and resolved in a timely manner.

• Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers supporting the SOC.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations through process optimisation and automation.

What We're Looking For

• MSc in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field.

• 3–5 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

• At least 2 years of experience in a Security Engineering role.

• Hands-on experience with security monitoring technologies, including EDR solutions.

• Experience with Zscaler (ZPA, ZIA and/or ZDX).

• Experience supporting Palo Alto Firewalls.

• Strong understanding of EDR and WAF technologies.

• Good knowledge of networking concepts and infrastructure.

• Basic Python or scripting experience for automation.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a global or multi-region environment.

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and log management solutions.

• Exposure to Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management.

• Security certifications such as Security+, CEH, GCIA or similar.

What's On Offer

• Permanent, direct contract with the client.

• Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the Lisbon office).

• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cybersecurity challenges within a global technology environment.

• Exposure to modern security technologies and large-scale cloud infrastructure.

• International and collaborative engineering culture.

• Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you're looking to join a high-performing cybersecurity team where you'll work with cutting-edge technologies while helping protect critical financial platforms, we'd love to hear from you.