Security Monitoring Engineer

Our partner is looking for a Security Engineer III
- Security Operations based in Italy. /p pJoin a globally distributed engineering team focused on protecting critical cloud infrastructure and strengthening security operations within a modern payments environment. As a Security Engineer III, you will take ownership of key detection and response capabilities, helping identify emerging threats, investigate incidents, and improve security coverage. You will build and optimize SIEM detections, automate response workflows, and develop reliable security tooling using Python and infrastructure-as-code practices. Working across cloud infrastructure, compliance, and incident response, you will help reduce operational risk while making security processes more efficient. This role offers meaningful technical ownership, opportunities to improve security maturity, and collaboration with a team that values autonomy, continuous learning, and clear communication. /p h3Accountabilities: /h3 ul liPlan and deliver end-to-end detection and response initiatives, from creating detection rules to implementing automated response workflows. /li liBuild, tune, and maintain security detections across Elastic SIEM and AWS environments, identifying and closing gaps in existing threat coverage. /li liManage the security investigation queue by triaging alerts, investigating suspicious activity, escalating incidents when necessary, and driving issues toward resolution. /li liDevelop and maintain runbooks and automation workflows using Python and no-code tools such as Zapier or Tines to reduce manual work and accelerate incident response. /li liSupport compliance initiatives by maintaining audit-ready security controls and contributing evidence for frameworks such as SOC 2 and PCI DSS. /li liUse Terraform and Python to build, maintain, and improve the infrastructure supporting security detections and operational tooling. /li liParticipate in the on-call rotation for security monitoring and incident response. /li liContinuously improve detection coverage, investigation processes, and response efficiency. /li /ul h3Requirements: /h3 pThe ideal candidate has practical experience in security operations and cloud-native threat detection, with strong scripting skills and the ability to investigate incidents independently. You should be comfortable taking ownership of security outcomes while communicating findings and risks clearly. /p ul liHands-on experience building, maintaining, and tuning SIEM detections. Experience with Elastic is preferred, while Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or comparable platforms is also relevant. /li liPractical experience securing AWS environments and implementing cloud-native detection and response capabilities. /li liProficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and security tooling. /li liExperience with Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code technologies. /li liWorking knowledge of the MITRE ATTCK framework and its application to threat detection and investigation. /li liDemonstrated experience triaging, investigating, and resolving security incidents. /li liStrong written communication skills, with the ability to document investigations, technical findings, and risk decisions in a clear, structured manner. /li liAbility to work independently, prioritize security issues, and take ownership of assigned responsibilities. /li liWillingness to participate in an on-call rotation for monitoring and incident response. /li /ul h3Nice to have: /h3 ul liExperience with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms or no-code security automation tools. /li liFamiliarity with compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOC 2, or ISO 27001. /li /ul h3Benefits: /h3 ul liRemote work: Fully remote working environment within a globally distributed team. /Flexible holiday policy, with a minimum of 25 days to be taken. /li liCoworking access: Access to coworking spaces across major cities. /High-quality equipment suited to your role. /li liHome office support: £500 contribution toward your home office setup. /Generous learning budget to support continued professional growth. /Private medical insurance.
A range of other benefits depending on location. /Structured onboarding and a collaborative environment that encourages learning and shared problem-solving. xrdztoy /li /ul pWe appreciate your interest and wish you the best /