Cyber Security Defense Operator (w/m/*)

About us

At CANCOM Austria, we are one of the leading ICT service providers and digitalization partners in Austria. As Team CANCOM, we support our customers holistically across all areas - from collaboration and networking to IT infrastructure and managed services. We develop our own software solutions, IoT platforms, and specialized AI applications for future-ready business models, and we approach digital transformation end to end.

Your tasks

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance detection use cases to improve visibility across customer environments and strengthen the overall security monitoring capability of the Cyber Defense Center
• Support the development and expansion of SOC capabilities, including monitoring strategies, operational processes, detection content, and service improvements
• Analyze security events, incidents, and threat intelligence data to identify attack patterns, improve detection logic, and strengthen defensive measures against emerging threats
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation technologies within security operations to increase efficiency, improve detection quality, and optimize response workflows
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Defense analysts, engineers, and customers to improve monitoring, detection, and incident response capabilities while continuously evolving the security operations landscape

Your profile

• Several years of professional experience (3-5 years) in Cyber Security Architecture, SOC Engineering, Detection Engineering, Security Operations, or Cyber Defense, with a strong focus on building and enhancing security capabilities
• Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and evolving SOC infrastructures, including security monitoring architectures, SIEM platforms, detection pipelines, automation frameworks, and operational security processes
• Strong expertise in developing and optimizing detection use cases, translating attacker techniques into effective detection logic, custom analytics, and actionable security controls
• Practical experience with AI-driven security solutions, automation, scripting, and modern cybersecurity technologies, enabling the implementation of scalable and innovative Cyber Defense capabilities
• Passion for Cyber Security, continuous learning, and solving complex security challenges through practical experience and technical excellence, certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, GMON, CISSP, OSCP, or comparable qualifications are considered an advantage

Our offer

• Ownership: You actively shape the future of a stable yet innovative company and take responsibility for making a real impact.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working arrangements, no core working hours, and an attractive home office policy.
• Career Growth: Benefit from the freedom to take initiative and explore development opportunities within both our specialist and leadership career paths.
• Benefits: We offer a job/public transport ticket, meal allowance, sabbatical options, and programs supporting both physical and mental well-being.
• Compensation: Starting at € 60,000 (All-in) per year. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we will put together an individual compensation package tailored to you.

Take the next step in your career with us. Simply click “Apply Now” to go directly to the application process. Do you have any questions about the position or about us as an employer before applying? Feel free to get in touch with us - we’d be happy to hear from you.