Cyber Security Engineer

Strategic Staffing Solutions is looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Engineer to join a collaborative security team and contribute to the development, integration, and continuous improvement of security operations.

In this role, you will work with modern cybersecurity technologies, support the onboarding of new customers into Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, and enhance security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in security engineering, cloud technologies, and SOC environments who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving processes, and implementing effective security solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical onboarding activities and integrate customer environments with SOC platforms, including SIEM solutions, Microsoft Azure, Defender, Splunk, and ITSM tools.

• Deploy, configure, administer, and optimize security monitoring systems, cloud security services, and other SOC technologies.

• Implement and maintain security solutions such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, endpoint protection platforms, and threat intelligence integrations.

• Provide technical support during high-priority security incidents, contributing to investigations, escalations, and remediation activities.

• Conduct threat hunting activities, analyze potential security threats, and support incident response investigations.

• Create, refine, and optimize security detection rules to strengthen monitoring capabilities and reduce false positives.

• Build and maintain automated workflows, system integrations, and CI/CD pipelines to improve operational efficiency.

• Identify opportunities to enhance security tools, monitoring processes, and overall SOC performance.

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation covering security configurations, integrations, procedures, and implemented solutions.

• Work closely with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of security controls and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

• 2–4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, IT security, system administration, network administration, SOC operations, or a related technical field.

• A degree or ongoing studies in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline would be beneficial.

• Practical experience investigating security alerts and analyzing logs from SIEM/SOAR platforms, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection tools, or network monitoring solutions.

• Hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), and cloud security principles.

• Experience integrating log sources, configuring security monitoring use cases, and creating or optimizing detection rules.

• Understanding of security incident management processes, including alert assessment, investigation, escalation, and response.

• Good knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, administration, and security hardening practices.

• Familiarity with networking concepts, TCP/IP protocols, authentication technologies such as MFA and SSO, and enterprise security standards.

• Knowledge of scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash, as well as API integrations, would be an advantage.

• A proactive mindset, strong analytical skills, and an interest in emerging cybersecurity threats and technologies.

• Strong English communication skills (B2 level or higher) for collaboration in an international environment.

Additional Qualifications

Relevant professional certifications would be considered an advantage, including:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

• Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

• CompTIA Security+ or CySA+

• CCNA, Splunk, or other recognized cybersecurity certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: €2,600–€4,700 gross per month, depending on experience and technical expertise.

• Flexible hybrid working model: The opportunity to combine remote work with access to a comfortable office in central Riga.

• Additional time off: Four extra vacation days, birthday leave, and other family-friendly benefits.

• Professional development: A personalized learning and development plan supported by an annual training budget.

• Health and well-being: Comprehensive health insurance, including dental care and sports-related benefits.

• Family-friendly environment: Employee-focused initiatives, including a dedicated children's space at the office.

• Supportive team culture: A collaborative international workplace that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and individual contributions.

• Meaningful technical challenges: Opportunities to work with modern security technologies, contribute to SOC improvements, and develop your cybersecurity expertise.