Cybersecurity Solutions Administrator & Support Engineer

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added today

Thales

53 open roles

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

The role

Location: Madrid Emilio Vargas, SpainThales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

The Cybersecurity Solutions Administrator & Support Engineer is a technical professional responsible for the operation, administration, maintenance, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of cybersecurity solutions throughout their operational lifecycle.

What you'll do

The role involves managing security platforms, appliances, cloud-based security services and associated management environments, ensuring their availability, secure configuration and alignment with defined security policies and operational requirements.

The engineer works across different cybersecurity domains and vendors, providing corrective, preventive and evolutionary support and coordinating with manufacturers, internal teams and other technical stakeholders when required.

The role does not include responsibility for security monitoring and investigation, forensic analysis, or the definition of the customer's security strategy and risk decisions. However, the engineer is expected to work closely and effectively with SOC, DFIR, infrastructure, network, application, cloud and other security teams, providing the technical support and information required for their activities.

  • Operation & Administration: Operate and administer cybersecurity solutions and their associated environments, including health monitoring, configuration management and other operational activities as applicable.
  • Incident & Request Management: Analyse and resolve technical incidents, service requests, malfunctions and other issues affecting solutions within scope.
  • Security Configuration: Configure, maintain and fine-tune security policies and controls in accordance with approved requirements and established procedures.
  • Maintenance & Evolution: Perform preventive maintenance, upgrades, patching, hardening and other lifecycle activities, as well as support the evolution and continuous improvement of security capabilities.
  • Technical Coordination: Manage technical escalations with vendors and manufacturers and collaborate with SOC, infrastructure, network, application, cloud and other technical teams when required.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate technical documentation, inventories, CMDB information and service records, and contribute to knowledge management and reporting.

Covered environments

Cybersecurity solutions within the scope of the role may include, but are not limited to:

a. Network Security

  • FW - Firewall
  • IPS - Intrusion Prevention System
  • VPN - Virtual Private Network
  • NAC - Network Access Control

b. Endpoint & Mobile Security

  • EPP - Endpoint Protection Platform
  • EDR - Endpoint Detection and Response
  • MTD - Mobile Threat Defense

c. Secure Access & Connectivity

  • SEG - Secure Email Gateway
  • SWG - Secure Web Gateway
  • ZTNA - Zero Trust Network Access
  • SSE - Security Service Edge
  • SASE - Secure Access Service Edge

d. Application & Service Protection

  • WAAP - Web Application and API Protection
  • WAF - Web Application Firewall
  • API Security - Application Programming Interface Security
  • Bot Management
  • DDoS - Distributed Denial-of-Service Protection
  • DNS Security - Domain Name System Security

e. Identity & Privileged Access Security

  • PAM - Privileged Access Management
  • IAM - Identity and Access Management
  • ITDR - Identity Threat Detection and Response

f. Data Security

  • DLP - Data Loss Prevention
  • DSPM - Data Security Posture Management
  • Encryption / KMS - Encryption / Key Management Service

g. Cloud & Cloud-Native Security

  • CNAPP - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform
  • CSPM - Cloud Security Posture Management
  • CWPP - Cloud Workload Protection Platform
  • CIEM - Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management
  • Container Security
  • Kubernetes Security
  • IaC Security - Infrastructure as Code Security
  • CASB - Cloud Access Security Broker

Security & Compliance Requirements

  • Secure management of access credentials and strict adherence to established security procedures, including privileged access and multi-factor authentication requirements.
  • Strict adherence to established approval and change-management procedures when implementing security policy or configuration changes.
  • Accurate documentation of changes and configurations performed on solutions within scope.
  • Strict confidentiality regarding security policies, configurations, products, architectures, applications, technical information and internal approval or validation processes.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, network administration or a related technical field.
  • Minimum Higher Vocational Training / equivalent qualification in Network Systems Administration, Application Administration or a related technical discipline.
  • Practical experience in the administration, configuration, troubleshooting and maintenance of cybersecurity solutions.
  • Good knowledge of communications networks and network security concepts.
  • Ability to analyse technical problems, work with different technology vendors and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

  • Desirable: Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline.

How they hire

Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader serving the Defense, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Security markets. With operations in 68 countries and over 81,000 employees, the group generated revenues of €18.4 billion in 2024. Thales designs and develops electrical and digital systems, including critical mission-critical information systems, for a wide range of applications from defense to civil aviation.

In Spain, Thales has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,000 people. The Spanish operations focus on engineering, cybersecurity, and digital services, offering a multicultural environment where international professionals can develop their careers. Thales is known for its strong commitment to talent development, offering international mobility opportunities and a wide range of technical and business roles, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Defense and Electronics
Founded
1893
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Meudon, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Thales offers international mobility programs and a multicultural work environment, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish operations.
  • The company has a strong commitment to talent development, with structured graduate programs and internships (e.g., the 'Young Talent 2026-2027' program) that are open to international candidates.
  • Spain is a key hub for Thales' digital and cybersecurity activities, with the Madrid Delivery Center being a major engineering and innovation center.
  • Thales provides visa and relocation support for international hires, including assistance with work permits and the relocation process.
  • The company's Spanish operations are involved in high-tech sectors such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and aerospace, offering engineers and IT professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Great journeys start here,

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