Remote SecOps Engineer via Proxify - CET Timezone — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Timezone Constraint: CET ±3 Hours — This is the defining factor for nomads considering this role. You must operate within UTC-1 to UTC+4, which covers a broad but specific band of nomad-friendly destinations.
Viable nomad bases include:
- Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer): Squarely within the allowed window. Lisbon offers a D8 Digital Nomad Visa for non-EU citizens, coworking spaces from €150–€300/month, and a comfortable cost of living of ~€2,000–€2,800/month total.
- Tbilisi, Georgia (UTC+4): On the edge of the allowed timezone window. Georgia offers a "Remotely from Georgia" program with favorable tax treatment, and cost of living is very low (~€800–€1,400/month).
- Cape Town, South Africa (UTC+2): Well within range. South Africa offers a Remote Work Visa. Cost of living ~€1,200–€2,000/month. Excellent quality of life for the price.
Bangkok, Medellín, or Southeast Asia are not viable — UTC+7 to UTC+8 and UTC-5 fall outside the ±3 CET window.
The role appears to require real-time collaboration (incident response, alert triage), so fixed working hours are likely rather than a fully async setup. The 8-hour structured workday Proxify advertises confirms this. Plan for consistent daytime CET coverage, not flexible async work.
About Us
Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve — no matter where you are, we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂
Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1,200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5,000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfil their dreams and objectives.
Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.
The Role
We are looking for an Infrastructure & Security Operations Engineer on behalf of our client to strengthen cyber defense, reduce organizational risk, and drive core security improvements across cloud, identity, endpoint, and server environments.
In this role, you will play a central part in vulnerability remediation, incident response, security monitoring, and infrastructure hardening. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, cloud, service delivery, and third-party vendors to turn security priorities and audit findings into verified, production-ready fixes.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Security Operations (SecOps), Infrastructure Security, or Systems Administration.
- Strong working knowledge of hybrid enterprise environments (Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, M365, Azure, or AWS).
- Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning/management tools and patch coordination across multiple platforms.
- Practical experience working with SIEM, EDR/XDR, or managed SOC/MDR escalation workflows.
- Proven ability to coordinate technical remediation across internal teams and third-party managed service providers.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to documentation and tracking.
- Located in CET timezone (+/- 3 hours) — applications from candidates outside this timezone cannot be considered.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Hands-on experience with tools like Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Qualys, Tenable, or Rapid7.
- Experience with scripting and automation (PowerShell, KQL, Bash, or Python).
- Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS Benchmarks, or PCI DSS.
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Monitor, triage, and respond to security alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, and MDR/MSSP partners; support containment, recovery, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
- Identify, prioritize, and drive remediation of vulnerabilities across infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint estates in coordination with system owners and external vendors.
- Implement baseline configurations and hardening standards across hybrid environments (Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure/AWS, Active Directory, networks, and remote access).
- Assist with privileged access management (PAM), MFA enforcement, Conditional Access, and periodic access reviews.
- Refine detection coverage, operational playbooks, and security procedures; maintain remediation records and assist with compliance audit evidence collection.
- Deliver concise status updates on vulnerability posture, open risks, SLAs, and technical blockers to key stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Get paid, not played: No more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.
- Predictable project hours: A harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.
- Flex days to recharge: Up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.
- Career-accelerating positions: Exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.
- Hand-picked opportunities: Skip typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.
- One seamless process, multiple opportunities: A one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.
- Consistent compensation: Enjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.
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