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SOC Analyst

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 20 days ago

BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Madrid for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 4+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Requirements

What we're looking for

4+ years of experience in SOC operations, detection engineering, threat hunting, and incident response.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms (preferably Sentinel, Elastic, Defender for Endpoint, and Cortex XSOAR).
Strong background in detection rule development, security investigations, and threat hunting across multiple telemetry sources.
Experience with scripting, automation, APIs, and tools such as Python, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
Knowledge of security query languages and frameworks, including MITRE ATT&CK.
Strong analytical, communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

The role

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What you'll do

The Security Operations Center (SOC) is a critical Line of Defense 1 function at SIX, responsible for detecting, investigating, and responding to cyber threats across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and email environments. We are looking for a hands-on security professional with experience in incident response, threat hunting, and security monitoring. In this role, you will investigate complex alerts, develop and tune detection use cases, support containment and remediation efforts, improve automation and playbooks, and proactively identify threats to strengthen SIX's overall security posture.

Develop, tune, and maintain threat detections and SIEM use cases across endpoint, network, identity, cloud, mail, and M365 environments.
Investigate complex security incidents, lead threat analysis, and coordinate containment and remediation activities.
Design and improve detection content, SOC automation, SOAR workflows, and incident response playbooks.
Conduct proactive threat hunting using threat intelligence and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Identify detection gaps and continuously enhance SOC capabilities and security posture.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to SOC process improvements and knowledge sharing.

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SOC Analyst

Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 8166

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Hiring process

Application review, then generally two to three interviews, online or in person; some roles add a case study or an individual assessment 3 interviews

SIX aims to respond to every application within two weeks.
Only direct applications through the careers website are considered.

About BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles

BME | Bolsas y Mercados Españoles is the operator of the Spanish stock exchanges and financial markets, including the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Valencia exchanges, as well as clearing and settlement systems. It is a key player in the Spanish financial infrastructure, providing trading, listing, and market data services. As part of the SIX Group since 2020, BME operates within a larger European financial services ecosystem, with a strong focus on technology and innovation in capital markets.

BME is headquartered in Madrid, where it maintains its main operations and a significant technology hub. The company offers a dynamic work environment at the intersection of finance and technology, with roles spanning IT, cybersecurity, data engineering, legal, and compliance. For international professionals, BME provides an opportunity to work in a leading European exchange group, with exposure to global financial markets and the backing of SIX Group. The company values technical expertise and offers roles that often require English, and sometimes German, making it accessible to international talent.

Industry: Financial Markets
Founded: 2002
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid
Website: bolsasymercados.es

Good to know if you are moving

BME is part of SIX Group, a Swiss company, offering opportunities for cross-border career moves within Europe.
The company is a key player in the Spanish financial market, providing a stable and regulated work environment.
Many roles require English, and some also require German, making it suitable for international professionals.
BME offers a range of technology and legal roles, ideal for those with expertise in financial services.
Madrid is a vibrant city with a high quality of life, and BME is centrally located in the financial district.

In their own words

About the company & team

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.