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Senior SecOps Security Architect

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added 8 days ago

SGS

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Overview

Job details

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

  • 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, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 8+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Join a globally recognized and stable company, a leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry.
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule and hybrid work model
  • Access continuous learning opportunities through SGS University and Campus.
  • Collaborate in a multinational environment with colleagues from various continents.
  • Benefit from a comprehensive benefits platform.

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At SGS, we are committed to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential. Apply now to join our motivated and dynamic team!

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, SecOps or a related field.
  • Strong hands-on experience with SIEM, security monitoring and incident response.
  • Experience with security architecture, engineering and enterprise security platforms.
  • Solid knowledge of endpoint, network, cloud and identity security.
  • Experience working in large, complex or international IT environments.
  • Experience with technologies such as CrowdStrike Falcon / NG SIEM, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella, F5 WAF, Palo Alto, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, Azure Security or Microsoft 365 Security would be highly valuable.
  • You are hands-on, pragmatic and comfortable working independently while collaborating with global technical teams.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, Microsoft Security, CrowdStrike or Palo Alto are beneficial but not essential.

The role

As a Senior SecOps Security Architect, you will play a key role in protecting SGS's global technology
landscape by combining security architecture, engineering, operational excellence and technical
leadership.

You will work across multiple security domains, partnering with infrastructure, cloud, networking and
application teams to design, implement and optimize security controls while ensuring our security
platforms operate effectively at scale.

A key part of the role will be strengthening our Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
capabilities, helping improve security monitoring, log management, detection engineering, alerting and
incident investigation across our global environment.
This position offers a rare opportunity to combine architecture, project work, technical ownership,
automation and operational security in a truly global environment.

What You'll Do

What you'll do

  • Design and improve enterprise security controls, technical standards and security baselines.
  • Define security requirements for new infrastructure, cloud and application initiatives.
  • Contribute to security architecture decisions, risk mitigation and security-by-design across projects.

Security Platform & SIEM Ownership

  • Own and continuously improve key security platforms, including CrowdStrike Falcon / NG SIEM, Netskope, Cisco Umbrella and F5 WAF.
  • Strengthen SIEM capabilities across log ingestion, correlation, alerting, dashboards and security monitoring use cases.
  • Develop and optimize detection rules and integrate security data from endpoint, cloud, identity, network and application environments.
  • Work with SOC teams to improve detection coverage, reduce false positives and enhance overall monitoring effectiveness.

Security Operations

  • Support incident response, threat detection, threat hunting and security investigations.
  • Troubleshoot security alerts and contribute to remediation, forensic analysis and root cause investigations.
  • Identify gaps in controls, monitoring or detection capabilities and drive technical improvements.

Innovation, Automation & Governance

  • Automate security processes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
  • Evaluate new cybersecurity technologies and contribute to PoCs and solution assessments.
  • Maintain security documentation, runbooks and operational procedures.
  • Support audit and compliance activities where required.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Application

  2. Recruitment team contact

    With recruitment team

    If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.

  3. Interviews

    Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.

  4. Assessments

    Not every role

    For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.

  5. Additional screening and reference check

  6. Selection and offer · With HR team

  • An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
  • Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.

About SGS

SGS is a Swiss-headquartered multinational company and the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Founded in 1878, it operates across diverse industries including agriculture, construction, energy, manufacturing, mining, and public sector, providing services such as quality assurance, risk management, and sustainability solutions. With over 99,000 employees and a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories worldwide, SGS is a category-defining player in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector.

In Spain, SGS has a significant presence with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, and other major cities, offering a wide range of technical and inspection roles. The company is known for its strong commitment to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, making it a relevant employer for international professionals with backgrounds in engineering, environmental science, and industrial safety. SGS provides opportunities for career growth in a global environment, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network.

Industry
Testing & Certification
Founded
1878
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and 7 more
Website
sgs.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • SGS operates in over 140 countries, offering international professionals the chance to work in a truly global environment with potential for cross-border projects and career mobility.
  • The company provides extensive training and development programs, including language courses and technical certifications, which can be valuable for professionals relocating to Spain.
  • SGS has a structured career path with opportunities to progress from technical roles to management positions, appealing to those seeking long-term growth.
  • The Spanish offices are well-established and integrated into the European network, offering a stable work environment and exposure to diverse industries.
  • SGS is a large, stable employer with a strong brand name, which can be reassuring for international professionals seeking a secure position.

In their own words

About the company & team

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

Our brand promise – “when you need to be sure” – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.

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