Senior Incident Response Engineer

Senior Incident Responder / Blue Team Technical Lead / Permanent San Sebastian (Basque Region) , Spain | Hybrid (3 days on-site) For a top global client , we are looking for a Senior Incident Responder to take a hands‑on technical lead role within the Blue Team and Incident Response function. The Role The organization operates a hybrid SOC model , with an external SOC handling L1/L2 activities and an internal security team. The objective of this role is to internalize the operational leadership of incident response while remaining deeply technical. This is a senior, operational position for someone who enjoys ownership, investigation, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Act as Incident Response Lead and Blue Team Technical Lead Take operational ownership of incidents and L1/L2 tickets when required Challenge and improve the performance of the external SOC Enhance SIEM rules, detections, and response workflows Lead investigations and coordinate global security incidents Perform and guide forensic data collection and analysis Drive innovation and continuous improvement in incident response capabilities Required Experience 5+ years experience in Incident Response / SOC / Blue Team operations Hands‑on experience with SIEM platforms and detection engineering Solid forensics and investigation skills Ability to lead technically while remaining operational Experience working in international, enterprise environments Additional Information Location: Hernani, Spain (hybrid – 3 days on-site) Start date: ASAP (target within 2–3 months) Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Candidates must be living in Spain (Relocation okay) #J-18808-Ljbffr