Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join our team full-time in the Czech Republic. We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live. About the role: As a Senior Cyber Security Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow. Client protects connected vehicles, mobility services, and supporting digital ecosystems through its cybersecurity platform. We are seeking a Tier 2 SOC Analyst based in Europe to join our global managed services team (spanning Israel, US, and Europe) to ensure 24/7 operational coverage. In this role, your daily focus will center around Tier 2 incident investigations, creating detailed reports, following playbooks and communicating directly with global automotive clients. Responsibilities: Perform Tier 2 investigations and response for escalated vehicle and API security alerts across connected automotive ecosystems Execute, maintain, and refine investigation playbooks, operational procedures, and response workflows Investigate complex API threats, including authorization abuse, credential attacks, injection, data exposure, and business-logic abuse Analyze suspicious vehicle telemetry, API activity, and authentication logs to identify root causes and mitigation steps Conduct proactive threat hunting and OSINT investigations to identify emerging automotive and API attack patterns 3+ years of experience in SOC operations, Tier 2 incident response, or security investigations Strong practical expertise in API security (REST, OAuth, JWT, OWASP API Top 10) and hands-on investigation of API threats Proven experience in customer-facing analyst roles (MSSP, consulting, or professional services context) Fluent verbal and written English with excellent communication skills Practical experience using AI tools via prompt engineering Basic scripting experience with Python or SQL for data verification and log analysis What’s in it for you? Flexible working hours Home office option 5 weeks of holiday 5 sick days Multisport Card Meal allowance Internal trainings including workshops and seminars Paid certifications and technical as well as soft-skills training Possibility to participate in international conferences Fresh fruit, coffee, and a weekly company breakfast in the office Loyalty bonus after 5, 10, 15 and more years with the company Referral bonus programme Corporate events including team building, outdoor activities, Christmas party, health week, summer ice cream, and more Hybrid and remote working options available across our Czech offices in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín About us: At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress. With delivery centers in Prague, Hradec Králové, and Zlín, our Czech team delivers end-to-end solutions across industries. Here, innovation thrives through collaboration, and every idea drives our partners' success. Explore, empower, engineer with Ciklum! Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum. #LI-IK1