Cyber Security Defense Analyst (w/m/*)

CANCOM Austria AG
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
€60,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Intrusion Detection and Prevention Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Security Information and Event Management Scripting Cyber Warfare

Job description

  • Design, implement, and continuously enhance detection use cases to improve visibility across customer environments and strengthen the overall security monitoring capability of the Cyber Defense Center
  • Support the development and expansion of SOC capabilities, including monitoring strategies, operational processes, detection content, and service improvements
  • Analyze security events, incidents, and threat intelligence data to identify attack patterns, improve detection logic, and strengthen defensive measures against emerging threats
  • Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation technologies within security operations to increase efficiency, improve detection quality, and optimize response workflows
  • Collaborate closely with Cyber Defense analysts, engineers, and customers to improve monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities while continuously evolving the security operations landscape

Requirements

  • Several years of professional experience (3-5 years) in Cyber Security Architecture, SOC Engineering, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, or Cyber Defense, with a strong focus on building and enhancing security capabilities
  • Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and evolving SOC infrastructures, including security monitoring architectures, SIEM platforms, detection pipelines, automation frameworks, and operational security processes
  • Strong expertise in developing and optimizing detection use cases, translating attacker techniques into effective detection logic, custom analytics, and actionable security controls
  • Practical experience with AI-driven security solutions, automation, scripting, and modern cybersecurity technologies, enabling the implementation of scalable and innovative Cyber Defense capabilities
  • Passion for Cyber Security, continuous learning, and solving complex security challenges through practical experience and technical excellence, certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, GMON, CISSP, OSCP, or comparable qualifications are considered an advantage

Benefits & conditions

Job-/Klimaticket, Bike-Leasing, Essenszuschuss, Sabbatical, Angebot für körperliche und mentale Gesundheit

  • Compensation: Starting at EUR 60,000 (All-in) per year. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we will put together an individual compensation package tailored to you.

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