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Operations Security Technician

On-site in Albalat dels Sorells·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Mercadona

380 open roles

Overview

Salary
€29,678 - €45,054 a year

About €1,910 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Albalat dels Sorells
Contract
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education
University Degree in Computer Science / Telecommunications or specialized training in Cybersecurity through a Master's and/or professional certifications such as OSCP.

Essential in...

• Offensive security and Pentesting.

• Red Team / Purple Team.

• Identification and controlled exploitation of vulnerabilities.

• Ability to communicate and explain technical findings to other teams.

Minimum 3 years in similar roles.

First of all, we need you to...

  • Be passionate about challenging environments
  • Not settle and strive for continuous improvement
  • You are willing to take on new professional challenges

Nice to have

Valuable in...

• Certifications such as OSEP, CRTE, RTO II, etc.

• Incident Response certification.

• Knowledge of detection and alert creation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

✨ Unique and high-impact projects.

👥 An IT team of more than 1,400 professionals.

🛠️ High-level technology stack.

📈 Career plan with annual salary reviews.

⏰ Flexible working hours.

🎓 Ongoing training and professional growth.

🔒 Stability and team culture.

🏥 In-house medical service.

🏢 Innovative and collaborative offices.

💰 Competitive salary based on your experience.

The role

As a Security Operations Technician, you will be responsible for identifying vulnerabilities and potential threats that could affect our systems and services. Join our team to lead the digital transformation of supermarkets in Spain and Portugal. 🚀

What you'll do

🔴 You will perform pentesting and Red Team/Purple Team exercises on networks, systems, applications, cloud environments, etc.

🕵️ You will identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors, validating their impact in a controlled manner.

🚨 You will participate in incident detection and response, helping to contain and resolve threats.

🔔 You will design and improve alerts for SOC workflows, identifying how to detect the attacks carried out.

🎓 You will share findings with technical teams, explaining the risk and how to solve it.

🛡️ You will work transversally at a security level with areas of users, access, communications, cloud, devices, ports, and applications.

How you'll work

Full-time

Gross annual compensation based on your experience

About Mercadona

Mercadona is Spain's largest supermarket chain and a leading food retailer in the Iberian Peninsula. Founded in 1977 in Valencia, it operates over 1,600 stores across Spain and Portugal, with a workforce exceeding 90,000 employees. The company is known for its vertically integrated supply chain, private-label products, and a strong focus on operational efficiency and customer service.

Mercadona's headquarters are in Valencia, and it has a significant presence throughout Spain, with stores, logistics centers, and offices in nearly every region. The company is deeply rooted in Spanish culture and is a major employer, offering stable, long-term contracts and internal promotion opportunities. For international professionals, Mercadona provides a unique opportunity to work in a large, stable Spanish company, though most roles require Spanish language proficiency and are focused on retail operations, logistics, and technical maintenance.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1977
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Valencia, Spain
In Spain
Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona and 19 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Mercadona is the largest supermarket chain in Spain, with over 1,600 stores, making it a stable and prominent employer.
  • The company is headquartered in Valencia, Spain, and has a strong presence across all Spanish regions.
  • Mercadona offers permanent contracts and internal promotion opportunities, which are attractive for long-term career development.
  • Most roles require Spanish language proficiency, as they involve direct customer service or operational tasks.
  • The company is known for its 'Total Quality' model, which emphasizes employee training and customer satisfaction.
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