Senior Security Engineer

About the Position

Senior Security Engineer

Porto, Portugal

Farfetch - Technology – Information Security

Full-time / Hybrid

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Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis and response to security anomalies, intrusion attempts, and breaches; perform root-cause analysis, containment, and comprehensive post-incident reporting.
• Conduct advanced threat hunting to identify undetected threats using data from endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and network traffic.
• Act as the senior escalation point for the Security Operations Center (SOC), providing expert analysis on complex security tickets.
• Continuously improve incident response policies, playbooks, and SOC operational processes.
• Analyze and mitigate web-based security events using CDN security solutions (e.g., Akamai, Cloudflare).
• Collaborate effectively with internal engineering and business teams through clear, technical, and executive-level communication.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to urgent security incidents or emerging threats.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Information Security, with at least 5+ years specifically dedicated to Cyber Security Incident Response (CSIRT) or Digital Forensics.
• Experienced in host-based investigations across Windows, Linux, and various network/security appliances.
• Hands-on experience analyzing security events within AWS, Azure, or other major Cloud environments.
• Knowledgeable in analyzing events from EDR, HIPS, DLP, IPS/IDS, and SaaS solutions (e.g., Google Workspace, O365, Email Security).
• Proficient in managing and analyzing logs from Web Security solutions like Akamai or Cloudflare.
• Skilled in querying SIEM solutions and analyzing "big data" or high-volume logs to identify patterns of compromise.
• Able to automate response workflows and script in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Graduate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience operating SIEM platforms and developing custom detection use cases.
• Deep understanding of container security and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Advanced knowledge of network traffic/packet analysis and network forensics.
• Relevant industry certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GNFA, CISSP, or OSCP.

We Offer

• Health insurance for the whole family, flexible working environment, and well-being support and tools.
• Extra days off, sabbatical program, and days for community service.
• Training opportunities.
• Flexible benefits program.

About the Company

Farfetch is a leading global marketplace for the luxury fashion industry. The Farfetch Marketplace connects customers in over 190 countries and territories with items from more than 50 countries and over 1,400 of the world’s best brands, boutiques, and department stores, delivering a truly unique shopping experience and access to the most extensive selection of luxury on a global marketplace.

Our office is near Porto, in the north of Portugal, and is located in a vibrant business hub. It offers a dynamic and welcoming environment where our employees can connect and network with a large community of tech professionals.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Farfetch is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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