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On-site in Madrid·Added 23 days ago
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Overview
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.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 10+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Titulación en informática, telecomunicaciones o similar homologada en España.” — per the ad.
Benefits
Flexible pay plan
Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.
Skills
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree in computer science, telecommunications or similar officially recognized in Spain.
- Professional experience of more than 10 years in a similar position.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
- Ability to work in teams and in multidisciplinary environments under agile approaches.
- Advanced level of English, minimum B2.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, with financial security.
- Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact both nationally and internationally.
- Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues, in a collaborative and open environment.
- Autonomy and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with a real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
- Career Plan Tailored to You 📈: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
- Continuous training 📚: through Open University and Udemy for Business (over 6,000 courses to specialize!).
- Exclusive Discounts for Your Well-being 🎁: Enjoy advantages at gyms, restaurants, stores, leisure, and much more as an Indra employee.
- Competitive compensation 💰 and flexible benefit plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.
The role
At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.
We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that strengthen national and international security.
💻 Join our European projects team!
In our positioning as a leading company in the defense field, we want to strengthen our team with a Cybersecurity Chief Engineer in the Defense and Security market.
What you'll do
💡 What will you do?
- Alignment with the product architect to ensure the strategy to be developed in the product.
- Support in the planning of project developments and support in backlog management.
- Functional coordination and management of the teams involved, as well as monitoring project progress and daily follow-up of developments.
- Support in managing efforts, deviations, resources, risks, deliverables, and milestones.
- Ensures the generation of designs, prototypes, and proof of concepts, taking into account reference architectures and their application to the project and business unit strategy.
What are we looking for in you?
🎯 What are we looking for?
Go ahead, get to know our proposal and tell us what you can bring! 🚀
Hiring process
🕓 What does our selection process look like? I
- Profile Review 🔍 - We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
- Initial Contact (5-10 min) 📞 - If you receive a call from an unknown number, it is us! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and answer any questions.
- Technical Interview 🤝 - You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief assessments of competencies and English (if required).
- Interview with the talent attraction team🤝 - We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills.... so that both you and the team can analyze if there is a match.
- Offer and welcome 🎉 - If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin this new stage together!
Estimated Process Duration: 2 weeks.
About Indra
Indra is a global technology and consulting company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and a leader in IT and defense systems. It provides advanced solutions in air traffic management, defense electronics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for clients worldwide. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, Indra operates in more than 140 countries, making it one of Europe's largest defense and technology firms.
In Spain, Indra has a strong presence with major offices in Madrid, Alcobendas, and other cities, and it is a key player in the national defense and aerospace sectors. The company offers a wide range of roles for international professionals, from engineering and cybersecurity to project management and software development. Indra's work culture emphasizes innovation and technical excellence, and it actively recruits international talent, providing opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects in defense, space, and digital transformation.
- Industry
- IT and Defense
- Founded
- 1993
- Employees
- 50,000+
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Alcobendas
- Website
- indracompany.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Indra is a major defense contractor, offering opportunities to work on advanced defense systems like SCAPA and NGWS.
- The company has a strong focus on innovation, with significant investment in R&D and technology development.
- Indra provides hybrid and remote work options for many roles, offering flexibility for international hires.
- With offices in Madrid and Barcelona, Indra offers a chance to live in Spain's two largest cities.
- Indra is a global leader in air traffic management, with its systems used in over 100 countries.
In their own words
Additional information
Our commitment is to promote work environments where people are treated with respect and dignity, fostering the professional development of staff and ensuring equal opportunities in their selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free of any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.
¡INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions we offer our professionals.
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