Cybersecurity Expert

Role Overview

The Cyber Security Technical Expert (SOC Technical Lead) will be responsible for the technical leadership, design, and operational excellence of the newly established Security Operations Center (SOC) in Romania. This role will lead a team of Cyber Security Engineers, define technical standards and processes, and ensure high-quality security monitoring, detection, and incident response services aligned with Group and client requirements. The position combines hands-on technical expertise, team leadership, and cross-country collaboration within a multinational outsourcing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Cyber Security (Tier 2/ Tier 3);
• Act as the technical authority for SOC operations, tools, and methodologies;
• Define and maintain SOC architecture, workflows, and technical standards;
• Oversee 24/7 (or defined) SOC operations including monitoring, detection, and response;
• Lead investigation and response for high-severity incidents (SIEM alerts, EDR incidents, breaches);
• Own the technical implementation and optimization of SOC tools, including:
• SIEM (e.g. Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, ArcSight)
• EDR/XDR (e.g. Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
• SOAR platforms and automation use cases
• Define and maintain detection use cases aligned with threat models (MITRE ATT & CK);
• Ensure SOC activities support compliance with standards such as: ISO 27001 / ISO 22301, NIST, CIS, GDPR;
• Contribute to audits, risk assessments, and security reporting;
• Produce technical documentation, KPIs, dashboards, and management reports;
• Support presales, security assessments, and service design when required;
• Act as a trusted technical advisor for internal stakeholders and clients;
• Support presales, security assessments, and service design when required;
• Communicate complex security topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience in SOC operations (minimum 7 years);
• Previous work experience in leading/managing technical cybersecurity teams or lead skills;
• Deep knowledge of: SIEM architecture and use-case development, incident response, network, identity security, Windows, Linux, Active Directory, Azure/AWS security;
• Solid understanding of MITRE ATT & CK, kill chain models, and threat hunting;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field;
• Strong language English skills (both written and spoken).

Nice to have:

• Relevant certifications are highly desirable: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIA, GCIH, GCED (or equivalent SANS certifications), Microsoft Security, Splunk, or vendor-specific SOC certification.

Our offer

• Attractive salary package according to your experience and seniority bonus;
• The 13th salary depending on company’s performance;
• Bonus for internal recommendations;
• Meal tickets;
• Private health insurance, including dental services and psychological consultations;
• Flexible working hours (core-hours system);
• Access to over 600 sports centers in the 7Card network;
• Online language courses: English and French;
• Access to the e-learning platform;
• Access to technical training programs / workshops, as well as other technical events (both as a participant and as a speaker);
• Development opportunities through involvement in internship & mentoring programs;
• Access to soft-skills programs and workshops;
• Access to various internal events and team-buildings;
• Access to international opportunities for career development with challenging and exciting projects in a dynamic international working environment;
• Paid days off offered for involvement in volunteering activities and for bank holidays occasion.

*Kindly note only suitable candidates will be contacted.

The company has been present in Romania for over sixteen years, with constant growth.

Randstad Digital Romania has offices in Sibiu and Bucharest, and works with clients on a vast range of projects across various industries, among which Automotive, Heavy industry, Transportation, Finance, Services, Security & Biometrics, Tourism, Platforms & IoT, Telecom & Mobile and more.

At Randstad Digital Romania, we aim to be the specialized global delivery center to support our customers in transforming complex projects into reality, leveraging our expertise to create solutions that improve the customers' experience.

How do we really make the difference? It's all about our team!

Randstad Digital Romania is founded on the excellence of our engineers and we consider our crew to be our most valuable asset. Our Agile software team consists of over 400 highly skilled specialists spread all over the country. We rely on our talented, determined and creative colleagues for our success.

With our talent-first approach, we are committed to providing challenging opportunities and supporting our talents' growth and development. Our culture encourages our people to innovate, challenge, explore and grow!

We are dedicated to providing the best features based on our partners' needs, to integrate and manage the right mix of services for a hybrid customized solution. Our goal is to keep the quality of our expertise at a top level and keep our partners' costs in the right balance.

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