SECURITY ENGINEERING TEAM LEAD (DETECTION), MADRID

A globally recognized financial services institution is seeking a Security Engineering Team Lead (Detection) on a full-time basis in Madrid, Spain.Applicants should already have the right to work in the EUApplicants should already be living in Spain (this position is based in Madrid)Applicants should be comfortable with a hybrid work setting (3 home + 2 office days/week)Applicants should have a professional-level proficiency in English As a part of the Security Team, the main aim of the Detection Security Engineering Team Lead is to develop, improve, and maintain innovative threat-driven and intelligence-led use cases for the Security Incident Response Team to detect malicious activity. We're looking for a highly experienced cyber security professional with a strong background in engineering and team-leading skills.Key Responsibilities:Lead the Detection Security Engineering teamBe accountable for the delivery of high-quality, threat-driven detection and the availability of the required logs in our SIEM (security information and event management)Be someone who believes in continuous innovation, is curious and relentless in finding a better way every day Be a leader who understands that it takes a diverse set of skills and individuals to form a highly effective operations team Lead, inspire, and develop the Detection Security Engineering team by establishing an environment which enables autonomy and mastery for all team members Provide a development programme which enables all staff to continuously enhance their skills and provide space for continuous learning and growth for the team Actively contribute to the development of our overall strategy as an active member of the leadership groupBe a key stakeholder in regular Purple Team activities, driving the execution of coordinated activitiesFoster a close and well-aligned relationship with the Incident Response teamAdvise on the prioritisation of new detections and the onboarding of new log sourcesEnsure quality standards are met or improved for detectionsMinimum Requirements:Passion, drive and a belief in the value of developing, improving, and maintaining innovative, threat-driven, and intelligence-led use cases as an enabler of business performanceExperience in leading teams in complex corporate environmentsThe ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of stakeholdersA track record of successful delivery in leading high-performance teams.Demonstrated expertise and a high level of motivation as a leader for an international team with the ability to work in a hybrid settingBeing fluent in data and analytics and knowledgeable of using data in driving operational improvementIntegrity, result-oriented approach, and composure under pressureStrong communication, influencing, and collaboration skillsExcellent command of both written and spoken EnglishWell-versed in translating cyber threat intelligence into actual detectionsExperience in creating detections aligned with industry-standard frameworks in an enterprise environment