Madrid is one of the top cities in Europe to start a career in cybersecurity.
Edoxi's research report on “Top Cities in Europe for Cybersecurity Jobs in 2024” provides the latest information on leading cybersecurity careers in Madrid. As per the report, there are 1608 job vacancies in Madrid. The following are top cybersecurity job roles in Madrid.
Spain has a cybersecurity workforce of 149,774 professionals with an estimated talent gap of 24,119 in 2021. According to IFEMA Madrid, 68% of companies in Madrid have no defence against cyber attacks. This has increased the demand for cybersecurity professionals in Madrid. The bar diagram below displays the top cybersecurity job roles in Madrid, Spain.
The in-depth information on top cybersecurity careers in Madrid is given below,
A Cyber Security Engineer primarily focuses on infrastructure security (networks, servers, endpoints, and systems). They work closely with IT, SOC teams, and network administrators. They mainly use SIEM platforms like Splunk and QRadar to monitor and analyse network traffic.
Roles and responsibilities of Cyber Security Engineers
Salary of Cyber Security Engineers in Madrid
Skills Required for Cyber Security Engineers
Certifications to become Cyber Security Engineers in Madrid
An Incident Response Officer manages and coordinates responses to cybersecurity incidents such as malware infections, data breaches, and ransomware attacks. According to Statista the cybersecurity market in Spain is expected to grow by 6.65% between 2024 and 2029. Its positive impact can be seen in the demand for Incident Response Officers in Spain.
Roles and responsibilities of Incident Response Officer
Salary of Incident Response Officers in Madrid
Skills Required for Incident Response Officers
Certifications to become an Incident Response Officer in Madrid
An Information Security Analyst ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital information by implementing and maintaining security measures and monitoring for threats. CISSP Certification will help you start your career as an Information Security Analyst. Other than the Information Security Analyst job role, there are various career paths that you can follow with CISSP Certification.
Roles and responsibilities of Information Security Analyst
Salary of Information Security Analyst in Madrid
Skills required for Information Security Analysts
Certifications to become an Information Security Analyst
Security Architects create strategic planning to build robust security architectures aligned with business objectives. They provide design solutions to mitigate cyber risks. There are various benefits of pursuing CompTIA Security+ Certification for this job role.
Roles and Responsibilities of Security Architects
Salary of Security Architects in Madrid
Skills required for Security Architects
Certifications to become a Security Architect
Security Operations Center Analysts or SOC Analysts work within the centralised unit to tackle cyber threats. They play a significant role in improving an organisation’s security posture. The following are the three tiers of SOC Analysts
Roles and responsibilities of Security Operations Center Analysts
Salary of Security Operations Center Analyst in Madrid
Skills required for SOC Analyst
Certifications to become a SOC Analyst
If you are aspiring to become a cybersecurity professional it is important to pursue the right cybersecurity certification course. Edoxi offers top cybersecurity certification courses like CEH Training and CHFI Training that will help you with your cybersecurity career.
Pursuing the CompTIA Course, Data Science Course and Data Analyst Course will be beneficial for your cybersecurity career. The continuous learning process is extremely important for cybersecurity. Edoxi offers the perfect platform to indulge in a continuous learning process and upskilling.
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Satendra Trainer change description: Satendra Singh Khari is a renowned cybersecurity expert and the Chief Technology Officer at Edoxi, where he leads the CEH v13 AI program. With over 12 years of experience, he has trained more than 10,000 professionals and earned recognition in the Circle of Excellence for 2023 and 2024. Mr. Khari holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPENT, and CREST, which showcase his expertise in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and incident handling.
His practical insights, gained during his tenure as Head of Information Security in Malaysia, enhance the learning experience by providing students with essential technical skills and a clear path to career advancement. Recognized as a leader in his field, he has received the Internet 2.0 Outstanding Leadership Award for three consecutive years (2022-2024), reflecting his dedication to empowering the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.