IT Security Specialist at Piraeus Bank

Athens, Attica, Greece -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SIEM, EDR, NDR, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Security Automation, Python, PowerShell, MITRE ATT&CK, Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Network Security, Cloud Security, Log Parsing, Detection Engineering, Cyber Threat Intelligence

Industry

Banking

Description

About us In Piraeus our purpose is to be a pillar of stability for the Greek economy, to fuel growth and to promote innovation. We aim our footprint in society to be positive and lasting, for the benefit of our customers, our people, our shareholders and society at large, fully reflecting our values. In this way we express in practice our will to: create value in all we do, challenge the frontiers, enthuse our customers and build relationships of trust. Piraeus offers a full range of financial products and services to 4.5mn customers, representing the leading Bank in Greece in terms of customer loans and deposits. In 2025, Piraeus was recognized by the Banker as the “Best Bank in Greece” at the prestigious Bank of the Year Awards, and at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence as Europe’s Best Bank for Corporate Social Responsibility, Greece’s Best Bank for ESG, and Greece’s Best Digital Bank, reflecting our ongoing commitment to responsible banking, sustainability, and digital transformation. About the job : We are looking for a talented and hands-on Security Operations Engineer to join our Cyber Security Incident Response team. In this role, you will design, build, and continuously improve the detection and response capabilities that protect the Bank's critical infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who enjoys working with modern security technologies, engineering high-quality detections, automating security operations, and proactively defending against evolving cyber threats. Responsibilities Design, develop, tune, and maintain detection use cases across SIEM, EDR, and NDR platforms. Develop, maintain, and enhance incident response playbooks and security automation workflows. Perform proactive threat hunting and advanced analysis across security telemetry to identify malicious activity. Integrate cyber threat intelligence into operational detection and response processes. Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive SOC tasks and improve operational efficiency. Collaborate closely with IT, infrastructure, cloud, and platform teams to strengthen security visibility and detection coverage. Support the Bank's operational security compliance with regulatory and industry standards, including DORA, ISO 27001, and NIS2. Contribute to the continuous improvement of security monitoring, incident response, and SOC engineering capabilities. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (BSc, MSc). At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), or Incident Response (IR) role, preferably in regulated environment (i.e. financial services, telecoms). Solid experience with at least one enterprise SIEM platform, including detection engineering, log parsing, and query development. Familiarity with EDR/XDR technologies and endpoint telemetry analysis. Good understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (MITRE ATT&CK) and the ability to translate them into effective detection logic. Experience with scripting and automation using Python, PowerShell, or similar languages. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, or the broader Microsoft security stack, will be appreciated. Background in penetration testing or red team exercises, will be appreciated. Industry certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFE, BTL1/BTL2, SC-200, or equivalent, will be appreciated. Knowledge of network security (WAF, NDR, CASB) and cloud security fundamentals, will be appreciated. What's In It For You In our bank it is a top priority to provide a modern work environment, where all our employees can perform and grow. As an employee of Piraeus Bank, you will be part of an organization that: Holds a leading position in the Greek economy and maintains a robust presence in the community Instills a workplace culture that embraces open communication, respect, inclusion and equal opportunities Offers a competitive remuneration package, private health insurance program and other benefits for both employees and their families Provides a challenging working environment that values accountability and celebrates high performance by implementing appropriate incentives Empowers personal & career development and continuous learning while encouraging creative thinking and innovation Provides an all-bank wellbeing program, fostering initiatives that enhance physical, mental & emotional health Provides digital technologies and tools that fully support new ways of working and flexible working options, while communicate regularly and effectively All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Application Deadline : 24/07/2026

Responsibilities

Design and maintain detection use cases across SIEM, EDR, and NDR platforms to protect critical infrastructure. Develop incident response playbooks and automate SOC tasks to improve operational efficiency.