Senior Cybersecurity Engineer
At INGOT, we believe in building high-performing teams where everyone is in the right seat – not just filling a role, but thriving in it. Our approach emphasizes getting the right people in the right positions to drive business growth and success.
Here's what that means for you:
- You'll excel at what you do because you're in a role that aligns with your skills and passions
- You'll be aligned with our core values - High Ethics, Commitment, and Innovation – we're looking for team members who get it, want it, and have the capacity to do it
- We want you to thrive in an environment where your contributions matter, and you can make an impact on our mission.
If you're a high-energy, results-driven professional who's ready to take on a role that matches your expertise and values, we'd love to connect! Check out the details below and see if this is the right fit for you.
Purpose of Role/Summary:
The Senior Cybersecurity Engineer is responsible to design, implement, and maintain security solutions that protect our IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and sensitive data. This role requires deep technical expertise in firewalls, endpoint security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), SIEM, identity management, and automation. The ideal candidate will work on threat detection, security hardening, incident response, and compliance enforcement (ISO 27001, GDPR, DORA, CySEC regulations).
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure network, cloud, and system architectures
- Deploy and configure firewalls (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA), IDS/IPS, endpoint security (EDR/XDR), and VPN solutions
- Ensure IAM (Identity and Access Management) and PAM (Privileged Access Management) are properly enforced
- Secure cloud environments in AWS, Azure, and Microsoft 365, ensuring compliance with security best practices
- Perform security hardening of Linux, Windows, databases, and cloud workloads
- Monitor SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and security tools to detect and respond to threats
- Conduct threat hunting, forensic investigations, and malware analysis
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks for cyber threats and security breaches
- Work with SOC teams to improve security monitoring and alerting
- Conduct internal penetration testing, vulnerability scans, and security assessments
- Utilize tools such as Nessus, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Kali Linux, and OpenVAS to identify security weaknesses
- Ensure timely patch management and vulnerability remediation across infrastructure
- Develop security automation scripts using Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Automate security processes, including log analysis, incident response, and compliance reporting
- Implement SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) for efficient security operations
- Ensure IT infrastructure complies with ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR, CySEC regulations, and best practices (NIST, CIS, SOC 2, PCI DSS)
- Conduct security audits and work with compliance teams to enforce security controls
- Maintain and improve data encryption, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), and access controls
- Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs to employees
- Collaborate with IT, DevOps, and development teams to ensure security is embedded in system designs
- Assist in developing security policies, procedures, and incident response guidelines
- Any other duties relevant to the role
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or security engineering
- Expertise in network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security
- Strong hands-on experience with firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco), IDS/IPS, SIEM (Splunk, Azure Sentinel), and EDR/XDR solutions
- Experience with AWS and Azure security services, including IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, Defender, and WAF
- Proficiency in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and vulnerability scanning
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or Bash for security automation
- Experience with zero-trust architecture, microsegmentation, and container security (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to security incidents quickly
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a security-first culture
Further Info:
- Working hours are 08:30 – 17:30 flexible - Monday to Friday
- The role is in Limassol, Cyprus
- A competitive compensation package will be offered to the successful applicant which includes great and competitive benefits