Satendra K Nov 04, 2024

Top Cybersecurity Job Roles in Madrid, Spain

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.

Top Cybersecurity Careers 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. 

Bar diagram representation of Top cybersecurity job roles in Madrid

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

  • Conducts vulnerability assessments on infrastructure.
  • Focusing on securing cloud environments, network configurations, and operating systems.
  • Develop custom security scripts and tools when necessary.

Salary of Cyber Security Engineers in Madrid

  • The average salary of Cyber Security Engineers in Madrid is €63,008 annually.  

Skills Required for Cyber Security Engineers

  • Decision-making skills
  • Hacking skills 
  • Risk management
  • Documentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Programming skills

Certifications to become Cyber Security  Engineers in Madrid

  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 
  • CompTIA PenTest+ 

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2. Incident Response Officer

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

  • Lead incident handling processes, ensuring that all relevant teams (IT, legal, management) are involved.
  • Coordinate system recovery efforts to restore normal operations with minimal downtime.

Salary of Incident Response Officers in Madrid

  • The average salary of Incident Response Officers in Madrid is €62,493 per year.  

Skills Required for Incident Response Officers

  • Decision-making
  • Communication
  • Risk management
  • Analytical skills 
  • Reporting & documentation skills
  • Leadership skills 

Certifications to become an Incident Response Officer in Madrid

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 3. Information Security Analyst

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

  • Identify risks and propose strategies to reduce exposure to cyber threats.
  • To implement best practices to prevent phishing and other attacks in the organisation.
  • To promote the culture of cyber hygiene in the organisation. 

Salary of Information Security Analyst in Madrid

  • The average salary of an Information Security Analyst in Madrid is  €38,000 per year.

Skills required for Information Security Analysts

  • Hacking skills
  • Communication
  • Risk management
  • Analytical skills 
  • Reporting & documentation skills

Certifications to become an Information Security Analyst

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv13)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

4. Security Architect 

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

  • Identify risks and propose strategies to reduce exposure to cyber threats.
  • To implement best practices to prevent phishing and other attacks in the organisation.
  • To promote the culture of cyber hygiene in the organisation. 

Salary of Security Architects in Madrid 

  • The average salary of an Information Security Analyst in Madrid is  €53,373 per year.

Skills required for Security Architects 

  • Hacking skills
  • Communication skills
  • Programming skills
  • Analytical skills 
  • Problem Solving skills

Certifications to become a Security Architect

  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEHv13)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

5. Security Operation Center Analyst

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

Tier 1 – Junior Analyst: Monitor alerts and escalate incidents.
Tier 2 – Incident Responder: Investigate alerts, perform deeper analysis, and lead response efforts.
Tier 3 – Threat Hunter/Expert Analyst: Proactively search for threats and analyse complex attack vectors.

Roles and responsibilities of Security Operations Center Analysts

  • To continuously monitor security alerts and malicious activity using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. 
  • To isolate affected systems, block malicious traffic, or remove compromised accounts.  
  • To ensure that security operations and incident response activities adhere to organisational policies. 
  • Configuring security monitoring tools and systems to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.

Salary of Security Operations Center Analyst in Madrid 

  • The average salary of a SOC Analyst in Madrid is €34,965 Per Annum.  

Skills required for SOC Analyst

  • Hacking skills    
  • Networking skills 
  • Coding skills
  • Cloud Computing skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reporting skills

Certifications to become a  SOC Analyst

  • EC Council Certified SOC Analyst 
  • Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)

To Sum Up

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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Chief Technology Officer & Cyber Security Expert Trainer

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.

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