SOC Engineer L3

About us: AIOPSGROUP, a valantic company, is a multidisciplinary digital competency center that builds extensive e-commerce expertise and a track record of successfully delivered projects. We provide specialized services at the intersection of e-commerce, data, and technology. Our portfolio includes Consulting, Customer Acquisition & Retention, Commerce Implementation, CX Monitoring, and 24/7 Support Services. We are committed to helping global enterprise clients achieve sustainable digital growth, while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering meaningful results. valantic is a leading provider of digital transformation services and one of the most dynamic companies in the fields of digital solutions, consulting, and software. The company is trusted by numerous major brands and internationally recognized organizations. With its unique structure of divisions, competence centers, and expert teams, valantic offers solutions tailored precisely to the digitalization needs of modern businesses—from strategy to implementation. What Are You Going to Do? We are looking for a seasoned Senior Security Operations Analyst to join our Security team and take ownership of our most complex security challenges — from leading major incident response and proactive threat hunting to detection engineering and digital forensics. As a senior member of the team, you will also play a key role in mentoring Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, helping to build a stronger and more resilient security function. Please note that this role may require on-call shifts availability. Main Responsibilities: Major Incident Response: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams during severe security breaches, ransomware attacks, or insider threat incidents, ensuring swift containment and effective resolution Proactive Threat Hunting: Design and execute hypothesis-driven threat hunting exercises to uncover hidden threats that evade automated security tools, continuously strengthening the organization's defensive posture. Detection Engineering: Optimize SIEM logic, tune threat intelligence feeds, and develop custom correlation rules and automation playbooks to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of threat detection. Digital Forensics & Malware Analysis: Conduct in-depth forensic investigations to reconstruct multi-stage intrusions and analyze malicious code, providing actionable insights to prevent future incidents. Mentorship: Provide ongoing guidance, coaching, and training to Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the security team. What Do We Expect? Technical Domains: Deep architectural understanding of network protocols, operating system internals (Windows/Linux), cloud ecosystem components, and distributed endpoint telemetry. Tooling Expertise: Proven proficiency navigating and exploiting advanced SIEMs like Microsoft Sentinel, enterprise EDR/XDR suites like MS Defender, SOAR platforms, and deep-dive packet analysis tools like Wireshark. Soft Skills: Demonstrated ability to coordinate, command, and guide both technical engineering cells and business units under extreme operational pressure. Strong strategic thinking and clear executive communication. Nice to have (big advantage): Advanced Incident Capabilities: Proven background executing live disk/memory forensics and parsing obfuscated malicious binaries via static and dynamic analysis. Elite Certifications: Advanced industry certifications such as GIAC (GCFA, GCIH), CISSP, or equivalent high-tier defensive engineering credentials. Why Join Us? Competitive remunerations and benefits package Opportunity to grow your career and get exposure to international brands, working on complex multi-technology projects Friendly, yet competitive work environment where everyone’s success is celebrated Flexible working hours/working location