Information Technology (IT)
Location: Hybrid,Limassol
Reference: 8449
Date Posted: 12/08/2025
Offensive and Defensive Security Specialist
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CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, a very well-established and expanding company operating in the iGaming industry, we are seeking to recruit an Offensive and Defensive Security Specialist to join their growing team based in Limassol. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and monitoring weaknesses related to information security, and will have responsibilities in SOC monitoring, threat hunting, penetration testing, and vulnerability management. An academic background in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field is desirable, and you need to possess approximately 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role encompassing SOC, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Hands-on experience with SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms will be considered as an advantage. A highly attractive remuneration and benefits package is on offer, based on skills and experience.
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Key Duties/Responsibilities: 

  • Security Operations Center (SOC):
    • Monitor SIEM tools for alerts, incidents, and anomalies in real-time.
    • Triage, investigate, and respond to security incidents following established playbooks.
    • Correlate data across systems to identify potential threats or breaches.
    • Create and maintain incident reports and dashboards.
    • Create, review and improve incident playbooks.
  • Threat Hunting:
    • Conduct proactive threat hunting based on threat intelligence and hypotheses.
    • Analyze endpoint, network, and log data to detect stealthy or advanced threats.
    • Develop detection rules and logic for SIEM, EDR, and other monitoring tools.
    • Maintain threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
  • Penetration Testing:
    • Perform internal and external penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems.
    • Simulate real-world attack scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
    • Provide detailed technical reports and recommendations for remediation.
    • Maintain proficiency with common offensive tools and frameworks (e.g., Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite).
  • Vulnerability Scanning:
    • Schedule, configure, and run vulnerability scans using tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7.
    • Ensure scans are comprehensive and aligned with asset inventory and risk priorities.
    • Analyze scan results and validate findings.
  • Vulnerability Management:
    • Track, prioritize, and assist in remediation of vulnerabilities across the enterprise.
    • Collaborate with IT and development teams to apply patches and mitigate risks.
    • Maintain a risk-based vulnerability management program and metrics/reporting.

Key Skills/Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in a cybersecurity role encompassing SOC, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEMs (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), EDR solutions, and threat intelligence platforms will be considered as an advantage.
  • Experience with penetration testing tools and methodologies (e.g., OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK).
  • Hands-on and adaptable, able to perform penetration testing, threat hunting, and incident response with confidence and precision.
  • Collaborative, working closely with IT, DevOps, and compliance teams to embed security throughout the organization.
  • Up to date with evolving cyber threats, tools, and tactics, and able to implement proactive security improvements.

Key Benefits: 

  • Attractive salary package.
  • Annual incentive bonus.
  • Monetary vouchers on Birthdays and other special occasions.
  • Options to enrol in Company's medical insurance plan.
  • Possibilities to enrol in Company's pension plan.
  • Hybrid working options.
  • A chance to advance professionally inside one of the world's largest iGaming organisations.

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