Security Operation Centre (SOC) Engineer Porto

Security Operation Centre (SOC) Engineer
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

Security Operation Centre (SOC) Engineer

Location: Leça do Balio, Matosinhos, Porto, PT

COFCO International is a global
- business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11, 000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

JOB PURPOSE:

The SOC Engineer is responsible for cybersecurity readiness of CIL’s operational technologies and mitigating security events or incidents. As part of the SOC team, the SOC Engineer is responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents, implementing security controls in a
- paced and dynamic environment, while also leveraging automation and playbooks to streamline processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor security events and alerts, investigate security incidents, and respond promptly to mitigate potential threats using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) and Defender.
• Proactively search for hidden threats and vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications to identify potential risks and ensure ongoing protection.
• Develop and maintain automated workflows, playbooks, and processes to enhance incident response times and improve SOC operational efficiency.
• Continuously analyze security data, identify anomalies, and provide actionable insights for improving security posture within CIL.
• Proactively collaborate with different IT teams to develop high security maturity.

RESPONSIBILITIES SCOPE:

• Security Monitoring and Analysis: Continuously monitor security dashboards, event logs, and alerts to identify, analyze, and respond to potential threats in
  - time.
• Threat Intelligence Integration: Leverage threat intelligence feeds and external sources to enhance threat detection capabilities and stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Automation and Playbook Optimization: Create, maintain, and optimize security automation processes and playbooks to improve response times and incident management efficiency.
• Incident Management: Lead the investigation and resolution of security incidents, ensuring proper documentation, root cause analysis, and
  - up actions are taken.
• Security Tool Management: Administer and
  - tune Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and other security tools used to ensure optimal effectiveness in detecting and mitigating risks.
• Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with other IT, security, and compliance teams to ensure alignment of security strategies, policies, and incident response procedures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Document security configurations, processes, and procedures. Generate regular reports on security posture, incidents, and progress towards security goals.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in a related field;
• IT or Security certification (Such as Azure / Compliance / CISSP, CEH, etc. );
• Minimum 2 years of experience in security;
• Previous experience with security solutions (FW, Proxy, SIEM);
• Previous experience in Cloud environment (AWS, Azure or other);
• Team spirit and proactive approach;
• Strong analytical skills, ability to identify practical / pragmatic solutions;
• Time management / planning - effectively managing personal workload;

We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. www.cofcointernational.com