Cyber Security Engineer

Obrela is seeking a skilled Cyber Security Engineer/Managed Defense Engineer with strong hands-on experience in Web Application Firewall (WAF), Cloud WAF, and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM). The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cybersecurity engineering, web application security, networking, and database security, with the ability to design, deploy, and maintain security controls in complex enterprise environments.

Core Responsibilities & Experience

• Implement, configure, and tune WAF, Cloud WAF, and DAM solutions across on-premises and cloud environments, with a strong focus on Database Activity Monitoring.
• Design and enforce security controls to protect web applications and databases from internal and external threats.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, cloud, and database teams to integrate security solutions into production environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and integration guides for security platforms and workflows.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and customers on security best practices and platform usage.
• Onboard and configure EDR platforms, including host group creation, policy setup, agent deployment guides, and fine-tuning.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• 2–3 years of experience in a security or infrastructure engineering role.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, routing, reverse proxies, load balancers).
• Core cybersecurity knowledge: security principles, threats, and best practices.
• Experience with EDR/XDR platforms.
• Experience working with or supporting external customers.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex security issues.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (both English and Greek).

Preferred:

• Familiarity with web application security concepts: OWASP Top 10, WAF policy logic, SSL/TLS.
• Exposure to database concepts or database security: auditing, monitoring, compliance use cases.
• Familiarity with cloud environments and hybrid security architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto Cortex XDR, Crowdstrike or Microsoft Defender.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and respectful work environment where innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance are valued.
• Continuous learning opportunities through hands-on training and mentorship from industry experts.
• Career growth, working with talented professionals from diverse backgrounds.
• A competitive compensation package tailored to your experience and qualifications, with a strong focus on recognizing and rewarding effort.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity!