El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Security Systems Specialist Technician

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent and find a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priorities. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

You will join a key environment within the organization, focused on the monitoring and protection of IT and OT infrastructures against cybersecurity threats. The objective of the position is to strengthen early detection and incident response, contributing to operational continuity and resilience. You will be part of a SOC with a defensive focus (Blue Team), actively participating in the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and capabilities. Your contribution will be essential to raising security maturity and optimizing incident management.

Main functions and requirements.

Main functions.

Coordinate and supervise monitoring and incident response activities in IT and OT environments within a SOC
Manage and lead technical teams, assigning tasks, establishing priorities, and ensuring compliance with procedures
Supervise SOC service operations and the correct execution of incident detection and response
Analyze and correlate security alerts from various sources and tools
Act as a liaison with providers, ensuring SLA compliance and service quality
Investigate security incidents, coordinating containment, mitigation, and resolution actions
Participate in digital forensic analysis (DFIR) and evidence collection when necessary
Optimize detection rules, use cases, playbooks, and operating procedures
Prepare periodic reports on activity, incidents, and service evolution
Define, document, and maintain operating procedures aligned with best practices
Drive continuous service improvement, identifying opportunities for automation and technological evolution
Coordinate the integration of new tools and capabilities within the SOC
Collaborate in the identification of vulnerabilities, anomalies, and emerging risks

Requirements.

Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR tools, log analysis, and monitoring platforms
Knowledge of cybersecurity, networks, systems, and industrial OT environments
Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or similar; a postgraduate degree in cybersecurity is valued
Certifications such as CEH, CHFI, GCIA, or CySA+
Intermediate level of English
More than 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, SOC, or incident response
Leadership ability, analytical thinking, and a focus on continuous improvement
Technical rigor, attention to detail, and a high capacity for coordination with teams and providers

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Te incorporarás a un entorno clave dentro de la organización, centrado en la monitorización y protección de infraestructuras IT y OT frente a amenazas de ciberseguridad. El puesto tiene como objetivo reforzar la detección temprana y la respuesta a incidentes, contribuyendo a la continuidad y resiliencia operativa. Formarás parte de un SOC con enfoque defensivo (Blue Team), participando activamente en la mejora continua de procesos, herramientas y capacidades. Tu aportación será esencial para elevar la madurez de seguridad y optimizar la gestión de incidentes.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones principales.

Coordinar y supervisar actividades de monitorización y respuesta a incidentes en entornos IT y OT dentro de un SOC
Gestionar y liderar equipos técnicos, asignando tareas, estableciendo prioridades y garantizando el cumplimiento de procedimientos
Supervisar la operación de servicios SOC y la correcta ejecución de detección y respuesta ante incidentes
Analizar y correlacionar alertas de seguridad procedentes de distintas fuentes y herramientas
Actuar como punto de enlace con proveedores, asegurando cumplimiento de SLA y calidad del servicio
Investigar incidentes de seguridad, coordinando acciones de contención, mitigación y resolución
Participar en análisis forense digital (DFIR) y recopilación de evidencias cuando sea necesario
Optimizar reglas de detección, casos de uso, playbooks y procedimientos operativos
Elaborar informes periódicos de actividad, incidentes y evolución del servicio
Definir, documentar y mantener procedimientos operativos alineados con buenas prácticas
Impulsar la mejora continua del servicio, identificando oportunidades de automatización y evolución tecnológica
Coordinar la incorporación de nuevas herramientas y capacidades dentro del SOC
Colaborar en la identificación de vulnerabilidades, anomalías y riesgos emergentes

Requisitos.

Aportar experiencia en herramientas SIEM, EDR/XDR, análisis de logs y plataformas de monitorización
Aplicar conocimientos en ciberseguridad, redes, sistemas y entornos industriales OT
Contar con formación en Ingeniería, Telecomunicaciones, Informática o similar, valorándose posgrado en ciberseguridad
Acreditar certificaciones como CEH, CHFI, GCIA o CySA+
Demostrar nivel medio de inglés
Aportar más de 5 años de experiencia en ciberseguridad, SOC o respuesta a incidentes
Mostrar capacidad de liderazgo, pensamiento analítico y orientación a la mejora continua
Trabajar con rigor técnico, atención al detalle y alta capacidad de coordinación con equipos y proveedores

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.