Job Description

Cybersecurity Engineering Analyst - SDSCountry: Spain

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( www.santander.com) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management

Santander Digital Services is the team of technology and operations at Santander. We are convinced of the importance of technology that is aligned with the requirements of the business and that out work not only brings value to users, people and communities but also fosters individual creativity. Our team of over 7,000 people in 8 countries (Spain, Portugal, Poland, UK, USA, Mexico, Chile and Brazil) develops and/or implements financial solutions across a broad spectrum of technologies (including Blockchain, Big Data and Angular among others) on all kinds of on-premise and cloud-based platforms.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Digital Services is looking for a Cyber Engineering Analyst

based out of Boadilla del Monte office, Madrid

Your mission will be to support cybers security in the company, participating in
the definition, execution and follow up of cyber projects, controls, and business as usual activities, helping to strengthen our defenses against internal and external threats.

We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Manage cyber security controls looking for continuous improvement and threat containment, reduce risk vectors mitigation, and identify residual cyber risk.

• Analyze cyber events to detect and respond in time to prevent business impact, identify root cause, propose controls to prevent same events in future.

• Threat intelligence feeds analysis helping in the proactive identification of entity threats or risk vectors.

• Analyze vulnerabilities that could impact business, working with technical teams to prioritize remediation.

• Enable Defend services our company, with the primary function to prevent cyber attacks.

• Ensure relevant information and events being generated, captured and delivered to the central detect systems in a timely manner.

• Manage global cyber projects, identifying key actions and implementing based on entity needs.

• Security culture and people behavior: drive cyber security awareness and behaviors to build a security culture.

• Group Cyber security and strategy implementation: participate in the adoption of Global Controls minimum requirements in alignment with Business risk appetite as part of the cyber strategy.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organization. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• 3 years of professional experience in a similar position (Required)

• Knowledge of information technology and security solutions and frameworks, such as Cyber Security Framework from NIST

• Analysis of cybersecurity events to detect and respond to threats in time. Develop continuous improvement plans that allow us to focus on the most relevant events.

• Resolution of cybersecurity incidents in a timely manner. Evaluate and improve incident response plans, as well as the development of scenarios.

• Execution of cybersecurity controls aligned with the group's strategy, seeking continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

• Manage measures to prevent data leakage.

• Support in cybersecurity event plans to detect and respond to threats in time.

• Security Control for suppliers’ services.

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Intelligence Studies or a related technical or analytical discipline (Required)

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Cybersecurity, International Security or Data Analytics (Preferred)

Languages

• English (Required)

• Spanish (Required)

Hard Skills

• Understanding of Cyber Security Operation.

• Knowledge on Data analysis of event Logs, Logging standards and data normalization.

• Knowledge of network Architecture & cloud architecture.

• Strong knowledge about Network Security environment, such as Firewalls, IPS, WAF, network protocols, DNS.

• Reports Management (PPT, PBI), KPI’s/KRI’s.

• Knowledge of Data Loss Prevention systems.

• Knowledge of Antivirus/Antimalware & security controls.

Soft Skills

• Ability to distil complex and ambiguous information into clear, evidence-based assessments that drive decisions

• Understanding the broader business and geopolitical context of cyber threats to anticipate how emerging risks translate into organisational impact

• Building relationships with incident response, SOC, risk and executive functions

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

Your contribution matters, and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair, competitive reward package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. But we know rewards go beyond numbers.

• We’re enable our teams to go beyond through global opportunities and broad career paths.

• Flexibility that works. Enjoy a hybrid working models—some days remote, some days onsite with your team—along with flexible hours.

• Learning for life Access hundreds of courses on our platforms, including exclusive access to our global learning space: Santander Open Academy (www.santanderopenacademy.com)

• Competitive rewards. Receive a highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, motivating you to keep growing with us.

• Financial advantages. Benefit from preferential banking terms, special interest rates on loans, life insurance, and more.

• Your health is our priority. Through BeHealthy, our global wellness programme, we promote Holistic wellbeing.

• We know family is everything That’s why we offer childcare support and family-friendly programmes tailored to each life stage.

• Always by your side. Get access to Santander Contigo, our program for employees and their families offering legal, emotional, and administrative advisory services.

• Extra benefits Gym/WellHub membership, medical centers in some of our facilities, meal subsidy, parking, shuttle service from various points in Madrid, as well as exclusive discounts and offers for Santander employees. And that’s only the beginning—we’ll tell you more when you join!

We’re here to keep you motivated, help you reach your goals, and celebrate your progress, every step of the way.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE

Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

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