Cyber Security Engineer - SOC (H/F)

Job Title

Cyber Security Engineer – Security Operations Center (SOC) (H/F) – Elancourt, France.

About Airbus Defence & Space Cyber

Airbus Defence & Space Cyber is a European leader in cybersecurity, operating in aerospacial and defence domains. Join our team of 450+ specialists based in Elancourt, France.

Mandatory Requirements

• Requires a security clearance or eligibility for security clearance by recognised authorities.
• French nationality in accordance with IGI 1300 of 9 August 2021 (1.2.2.1).

Responsibilities

• Integration of cyberdefense components for the SOC, deployment of new solutions and setting up detection/supervision strategies.
• Fine‑tuning detection solutions for new attacks in the clients’ specific context.
• Support clients through training, cyber‑drills and supervision improvement.
• Maintain technical and technological watch.
• Integrate components such as SIEM, NIDPS, SOAR, EDR, etc.
• Define and implement security monitoring strategy for critical systems.
• Train analysts to use cyberdefense systems.
• Technology watch and detection technique analysis.
• Advisory and support to technical managers or project leads.
• Interact with clients to consider and tailor their needs.
• Occasional supervision of engineers or technicians.

Tools and Skills

• Network administration (firewall, switch)
• CI/CD development environment
• Puppet development
• Python + SecOps
• Distributed Splunk infrastructure integration and administration
• Integration of SOC components (EDR, SIEM, SOAR, detection chain…)
• Splunk advanced configuration (parsing, detection rules, connectors)
• IAM solution configuration/integration (SAML, SSO, LDAP)

Candidate Profile

• Engineer background in Information System Security.
• Experience integrating SOC components, operating a SOC, or incident response / penetration testing.
• Deployment of at least one SIEM and its detection configuration.
• Knowledge of NIDS, EDR, SOC operations and system forensics.
• Strong general knowledge of systems, security, cyber attacks and regulatory aspects.
• Dynamic, rigorous, with excellent interpersonal skills, passionate, and service‑oriented.

Working Environment

Elancourt is located two steps from Château de Versailles, close to Paris, offering cultural and outdoor activities. Public transport facilitates access to the Airbus site.

Benefits

• Financial: attractive salary, profit‑sharing, bonus schemes, employee share plan, salary savings plan.
• Work‑life balance: extra leave days for special occasions, transfer of leave options, company activities.
• Well‑being and health: complementary health and precaution coverage, on‑site health services, concierge, gym, car‑pooling app.
• Individual development: opportunities for growth, many training programs, certifications, accelerated development, national and international mobility.

Company & Contract

Airbus Cybersecurity SAS – Permanent – Class F12 – Professional – Cyber Security.

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