Security Engineer (IT Security)

Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote
Experience
3 years

Job description

Security Engineer on Gcore's Information Security team, responsible for security operations, incident response, endpoint and access security, security awareness, and governance and compliance.

At a glance

Work mode
Remote
Languages
English – fluent

What you'll do

  • Operate and automate security tooling (Microsoft Defender XDR, Entra ID, Wazuh SIEM) to protect the company's network, systems, and applications
  • Monitor and triage security events, investigate incidents, and propose measures to prevent recurrence; prepare incident reports
  • Handle user-reported phishing and maintain email protection controls
  • Plan and implement network security measures and define security requirements for operating systems, networks, and services
  • Manage device security and compliance through MDM (Intune, Kandji) and track remediation of endpoint vulnerabilities
  • Ensure access is granted based on business need; run periodic access reviews and cleanup of groups and permissions
  • Run the company-wide security awareness program: training materials on current threats, phishing simulations with results reports, and security communications to employees
  • Control compliance with corporate security standards and maintain related policies and procedures
  • Support internal and external audits (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, BSI C5, PCI DSS), including evidence collection in Vanta and remediation of findings
  • Review the security of new third-party software, SaaS, and AI tools together with Legal

What we're looking for

  • Experience in security operations or security engineering
  • Hands-on experience with the Microsoft security stack (Defender XDR, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online) and a SIEM
  • Solid understanding of networking and of Windows, macOS, and Linux administration
  • Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, and other security compliance frameworks
  • Scripting skills for automation (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
  • Ability to explain security topics to non-technical audiences; fluent English

Nice to have

  • Experience with Vanta or a similar compliance automation platform
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft SC-200, CompTIA Security+ / CySA+) are a strong advantage

Your team

Information Security team

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
  • Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
  • Private medical insurance for you and your family*
  • Extra paid vacation and sick leave days*
  • Support for life's important moments and celebrations
  • Language courses to help you connect and grow
  • Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment*
  • Team sports and social activities*

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About Gcore

Connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime

Global provider of infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security, powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications.

Mission

To connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.

Key facts

  • 550+ professionals
  • Infrastructure and software solutions for AI, cloud, network, and security
  • 210+ edge locations
  • 50+ cloud regions
  • Thousands of GPUs

Partners & customers

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