Cybersecurity Tech (Colombia)
IE University · Bogota, Capital District, RAP (Especial) Central, Colombia
Higher Education · 11-50 employees
About the role
The Cybersecurity Tech will act as the primary point of contact outside European business hours, coordinating with the SOC provider and managing incident response. They are also responsible for vulnerability management, security hardening, and performing urgent security changes across cloud and infrastructure environments.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field. At least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing cybersecurity platforms and a solid understanding of networking and operating systems are required.
Full description
Overview
Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE's IT Department is looking for a Cybersecurity Tech to join its team!
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Tech with a technical and operational background to provide cybersecurity coverage outside European business hours. The ideal candidate will be act as the main cybersecurity technical reference during non-EU hours, working closely with the European team, internal IT teams, and an external SOC provider. This is not a SOC analyst or monitoring role. It is a hands-on security engineering position, focused on incident ownership, operational decision-making, vulnerability management, and internal security testing.
Why IE University?With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.Our PurposeAt IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge, and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.Our PeopleAt IE we are
- People-driven
- Change Builders
- Autonomy Enthusiasts
- Communication Enthusiasts
- Knowledge Champions
We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in Bogotá (Colombia).
Responsibilities
Your role as Cybersecurity Tech will involve:
- Act as the cybersecurity point of contact outside European business hours.
- Coordinate with the external SOC provider: validate alerts, make decisions, and close incidents
- Perform urgent security changes when required (firewalls, EDR/XDR, cloud security).
- Manage the vulnerability management lifecycle: scanning, validation, prioritization, and remediation follow-up.
- Execute security hardening actions and technical improvements outside EU business hours.
- Collaborate with IT, Cloud, and Infrastructure teams across LATAM and the US.
- Provide clear asynchronous reporting and handover to the European cybersecurity team.
Qualifications
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience in managing or supporting cybersecurity platforms (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, etc.).
- Solid understanding of networking, operating systems (Windows/Linux)
- Hands-on experience with Nessus or similar tools.
- Demonstrated experience in incident handling and technical documentation.
- Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and a “hands-on” approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with tools such as XDR, FW.
- Experience working with external SOC providers.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Unleash your full potential and make an impact. The next move is yours!
If you want to be part of this educational revolution, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team at IE University. At IE University, we actively promote equal opportunities in recruitment processes and access to employment, always ensuring the absence of gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ethnic origin, or disability bias throughout the entire selection process.
