Global Cyber Controls Administrator

About the role

Colliers International EMEA is looking for a Global Cyber Controls Administrator in Madrid. The role supports the administration of firewall and web application firewall controls, endpoint security, threat detection and log analysis, working closely with infrastructure and application specialists across global teams.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in configuring, operating and maintaining Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Web Application Firewalls (WAF), including Palo Alto, Cisco and Check Point
• Implement, modify and maintain firewall rules and policies under the supervision of senior engineers
• Support the administration and health checks of endpoint controls such as Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Cisco Umbrella
• Monitor firewall logs, SIEM dashboards and network traffic to identify potential threats, respond to security alerts, triage tickets and escalate complex issues
• Troubleshoot firewall, proxy and intrusion prevention connectivity issues
• Generate and maintain activity reports and documentation on firewall operations
• Apply cyber risk frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF as directed by senior staff

Required profile

• 1-3 years of experience in systems administration, network administration or a cybersecurity/firewall administrator role
• Relevant university degree or technical diploma
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting skills and ability to follow security protocols
• Enterprising, collaborative and able to communicate clearly with team members and users

Required skills

• Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs) and basic firewall architecture
• Experience configuring and monitoring enterprise firewalls (Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco)
• Familiarity with Windows servers and endpoints, and basic Azure AD, GCP and related security systems
• Exposure to SIEM platforms and log monitoring
• Entry-level certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, NSE, Palo Alto or MS Security Operations are highly regarded