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Senior Security Engineer (SIEM)

Next-Link


Job Location:

Barcelona - Spain

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At NextLink we are looking for a Senior Security Engineer (SIEM) to join our team and collaborate closely with one of our most recognized clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

You will join the Cyber Intelligence & Security Operations Center (CISOC) team focusing on security monitoring and detection capabilities through SIEM/XDR technologies.

The role combines hands-on security engineering use case development automation detection improvement reporting and collaboration with Security Detection Incident Response Risk and Information Security teams.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Design implement and continuously improve SIEM/XDR security use cases including fine-tuning to reduce false positives.
  • Develop and maintain scripts integrations and APIs to enrich SIEM/XDR capabilities and automate security monitoring activities.
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of simulated threats / BAS scenarios to test and improve detection use cases.
  • Contribute to the evolution of security technologies in line with the defined roadmap and improve detection capabilities together with Security Detection and Incident Response teams.
  • Act as a point of contact for security monitoring reports and dashboards presenting status and updates to technical experts and management.
  • Follow defined frameworks processes SOPs and working instructions ensuring compliant and up-to-date documentation.
  • Collaborate with Risk and Information Security teams on identified risks remediation prioritisation analysis triage and security monitoring improvements.


Requirements
  • Proven hands-on experience with SIEM/XDR technologies and security monitoring/detection activities.
  • Experience developing and fine-tuning security detection use cases ideally with technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender.
  • Programming/scripting experience with Python PowerShell Bash or similar including API integrations.
  • Good understanding of security weaknesses remediation processes prioritization change management analysis and triage.
  • Strong analytical thinking problem-solving communication teamwork agility and results-oriented skills.
  • Excellent spoken and written English.
  • Experience working in virtual international and multicultural environments.
Desirable Requirements
  • Experience with Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) and simulated threat creation.
  • Experience with reporting and ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow.
  • Relevant SIEM/XDR certifications particularly related to Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft Defender are a plus.
  • Security certifications such as Security CE GCIH ECIH OSCP or CEH are desirable but not mandatory.



Required Skills:

REMOTE from : EMEA APAC India Required Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience as a Data Consultant Data Migration Consultant or Data Integration Specialist. Strong experience working with Workday HCM implementations and migrations. Advanced SQL skills. Hands-on ETL development and data transformation experience. Experience with HR payroll and workforce data. Strong data validation reconciliation and quality assurance expertise. Experience coordinating data migration activities across multiple stakeholders. Knowledge of data governance principles and compliance requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Desirable Experience working on global HR transformation programmes. Knowledge of Workday Payroll and Workday integrations. Experience with data migration tools and integration platforms. Familiarity with Agile project delivery methodologies. Understanding of GDPR and global data privacy regulations. Deliverables ETL design and implementation documentation. Data migration plans and execution reports. Data validation and reconciliation results. Data quality dashboards and issue logs. Governance and compliance documentation. Successful Workday data loads and cutover support. Success Measures Accurate and timely migration of HR and payroll data into Workday. High-quality validated data meeting business acceptance criteria. Successful integration between Workday and downstream systems. Compliance with governance audit and regulatory requirements. Delivery of project milestones within agreed timelines.