Cyber Field Engineer (Spain - Madrid / Barcelona)

Accelerate Your Career in Cybersecurity

As a leader in Automated Security Validation, we help businesses around the world safely emulate real-world attacks to uncover their vulnerabilities. At Pentera, you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, working on advanced tools that challenge organizations' defenses and push the limits of security testing.

With over 400 team members and 1,100+ customers in more than 50 countries, Pentera is a growing company supported by top investors like Insight Partners, K1, and The Blackstone Group.

If you are looking to grow your skills, make a difference, and be part of an innovative team, Pentera is the place for you.

About The Role:

We are looking for a hands-on cybersecurity expert to serve as a trusted technical advisor for our customers. In this role, you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape, Pentera platform, and security validation principles to lead technical deep-dives, guide remediation strategies, and ensure successful deployment. Acting as the bridge between the field and R&D, you will combine technical and problem-solving skills with strong communication abilities to drive platform adoption and enhance customer security maturity.

Roles And Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate deep technical mastery of the Pentera platform and its integration across customer networks, endpoints, authentication, and security controls.
• Lead technical deep-dives with security teams (SOC, IR, Red/Blue) to review findings, explain and analyze attack vectors, and guide remediation based on real-world offensive techniques.
• Provide end-to-end support for deployment, configuration, and complex troubleshooting, while advising on security risks, misconfigurations, and validation procedures.
• Drive customer success, retention, and platform adoption by providing consistent technical guidance on cybersecurity trends and identifying opportunities for expanded use.
• Act as the technical voice of the customer, channeling operational feedback and needs internally to Product, R&D, and Support teams.

• Must be based in Spain (Madrid / Barcelona)
• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English
• 3+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience (SOC, IR, PT, or Security Engineering) 
• 2+ years of Linux administration (Ubuntu preferred).
• Strong understanding of network security fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VPNs) and IT infrastructure, including OS internals, VMware, Ansible, and Docker.
• Familiarity with offensive security principles, including attack techniques, and standard attack frameworks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex network and system issues within enterprise environments.
• Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences, guide conversations, and manage expectations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically per business requirement.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and scripting proficiency (Python, Bash).
• Background in Sales Engineering or technical customer-facing roles; relevant certifications (OSCP, CRTO, GXPN) are an advantage.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us!