Senior Cyber Security Engineer

About Actionline

Actionline is a Greek company specializing in innovative Human Resources and Recruitment solutions since 2011. On behalf of our client, a leading company in the Energy sector, we are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer to join a dynamic and highly skilled team.

Location: Athens
Industry: Energy
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Cyber Security
Work Model: On-site / Hybrid (depending on project requirements)

What We Offer

Join a leading organization that invests in technology, innovation, and people.

Competitive salary package
Continuous training and professional development
Exposure to cutting-edge Cyber Security technologies and solutions
Opportunity to work with global vendors and industry leaders
Modern and collaborative working environment
Participation in large-scale Cyber Security projects

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize Security Architecture: Maintain, configure, and upgrade our security infrastructure and monitoring systems.
• Lead Technical Deployments: Coordinate with external vendors and partners to successfully deploy and integrate new security software.
• Support DevOps & IT Teams: Partner with devops team and system administrators to build security controls into databases, cloud, and applications.
• Vulnerability & Threat Management: Assess security gaps, prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, and implement hardening measures.
• Advance Threat Detection: Evolve our monitoring capabilities to accelerate threat detection and response times.
• Guidance & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and share cyber security best practices with junior team members.
• Research Innovation: Keep pace with the evolving threat landscape and evaluate new defensive technologies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Proven Track Record: 8+ years of professional experience in IT security roles or dedicated security engineering.
• Tool Proficiency: Solid background managing defense systems like SIEM, WAF, XDR/EDR, Email Security, and Data Activity Monitoring (DAM). Proven experience on managing security solutions on Azure.
• Core Competencies: Deep understanding of data protection, identity management (IAM), and endpoint security strategies.
• Vendor Operations: Experience managing relationships and deliverables with technology vendors.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical mindset with a track record of troubleshooting complex security incidents.
• Academic Background: Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or an equivalent field (Master’s degree is a plus).

Preferred Attributes

• Industry Credentials: Professional certifications such as Security+, CC, AZ-500, SC-200, or BTL1.
• Cloud & DevOps Knowledge: Understanding of cloud environments, DevSecOps principles, and securing CI/CD pipelines.
• Enterprise Background: Experience utilizing enterprise-grade tools within global corporate structures.

Personal Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and proactive mindset
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Continuous improvement and quality-oriented mindset

Ready to take the next step in your Cyber Security career?

For more information, contact us at 4u@actionline.gr or 210 3637822