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# Security Consultant - AI-Driven Threat Management at Qualysoft

- **Company:** Qualysoft
- **Location:** Budapest, Hungary
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/qualysoft/4f34d229-c8d9-44b7-819a-ec4e1bd605c9

## Job description

Founded in 1999 in Vienna, the Qualysoft Group is a manufacturer-independent IT consulting and services company, which successfully provides support for its international customers with the aim of boosting their competitiveness and economic efficiency through innovative IT solutions.

Its focus is on financial services providers, telecommunications companies, the automotive industry and energy service providers. Over 400 employees in 6 subsidiaries work together to ensure state of the art solutions for our clients.

We are looking for new colleagues in Qualysoft teams for diverse projects providing continuous learning opportunities. Our common goal is to provide honesty, development and a stable background while getting to know the latest technologies. We are waiting for your application for the position below!

Position Overview We are looking for a Security Consultant – AI-Driven Threat Management to join our cybersecurity team in Budapest. The role focuses on security monitoring, alert triage, threat detection, incident investigation and threat hunting across cloud and hybrid environments. The position operates at Tier 1–2 level, with close collaboration with internal stakeholders and escalation to Tier 3 / Incident Response teams when required. The role includes participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation

## Key Responsibilities

- Monitor and respond to security alerts in a 24/7 security operations environment, including participation in an on-call rotation
- Perform initial security alert triage and validation using logs, telemetry and contextual information
- Investigate security events in collaboration with internal stakeholders and system owners
- Escalate confirmed or high-risk incidents to Tier 3 or Incident Response teams with detailed technical findings
- Develop, tune and continuously improve detection rules, alert logic and correlation use cases based on real-world threats and the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Support and co-lead security investigations, including identifying root causes, lateral movement and potential data exposure
- Conduct threat hunting and purple teaming exercises to proactively identify novel threats
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of SOC playbooks, investigation runbooks and incident response procedures
- Support the customization of security response strategies for cloud infrastructure environments, including SAP Cloud Infrastructure
- Create and maintain security dashboards, metrics and KPIs to monitor SOC effectiveness and threat landscape trends
- Participate in lessons-learned reviews and provide recommendations for improving security detection and response processes

## Requirements

- 2–4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or cybersecurity operations role, preferably in cloud-based or hybrid environments
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring and workload protection in public cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or GCP
- Practical experience with security alert triage, basic forensic analysis and incident response support
- Experience investigating cloud-native security events, such as IAM misconfigurations, insecure storage, compromised credentials or unusual container activity
- Hands-on experience with at least one SIEM platform, such as Splunk, ElasticSearch, OpenSearch or DataDog
- Experience with log analysis and security monitoring tools, as well as familiarity with Threat Intelligence Platforms
- Proven experience creating, maintaining or tuning detection rules and custom security alerts
- Good understanding of cloud-native security principles, networking protocols, Linux internals and common security controls
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes and other container technologies
- Knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework and NIST incident handling lifecycle
- Basic understanding of malware behavior and security investigation techniques
- Experience developing or using incident handling playbooks and security runbooks
- Basic understanding of security within Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and static code analysis tools
- Good scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell or Bash are an advantage
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

## Preferred Certifications

- CompTIA Security+
- GIAC GSEC / GCIH
- EC-Council CEH
- Microsoft SC-200

Why we think you will love working here:

With us you count as a person, our doors are always open. We live the Qualysoft Team Spirit and stand for transparency!

Fresh wind and new ideas are welcome, because standstill is a foreign word at Qualysoft.

## About Qualysoft

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Qualysoft is an Austrian IT consulting and software engineering firm delivering end-to-end digital solutions across cloud, AI/ML, data, and business applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Austria
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly named (company established 1999 in Austria)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting
- **Target Customers**: Large enterprises and Tier-1 industry clients, primarily in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services and Insurance), plus public sector / E-Government; strong B2B focus
- **Mission / Purpose**: "Drives meaningful change through technology, teamwork, and trust" — providing stable, transparent IT partnerships that combine planning, provisioning, billing, and support into automated flows to reduce time-to-market.

## Products & Services
- **Consulting & Development Services (CDS)**: On-demand access to senior engineers, IT consultants, and managed-service teams that design, build, and operate critical systems (custom software engineering, DevOps, QA, and legacy modernization).
- **Microsoft Cloud & Business Solutions (CBS)**: Leverages the full Microsoft ecosystem — Azure, Dynamics 365, M365 — to translate cloud investment into measurable performance and resilience.
- **Business Technology Solutions (BTS)**: Implementation of business applications that reduce costs, streamline processes, and unlock sustainable growth (CRM, ERP, automation, customer experience).
- **E-Government**: Digitalization solutions for public administration and government entities.
- **Cross-Industry Solutions**: Tailored builds for BFSI and other regulated sectors, with compliance-ready architecture (ISO 9001, ISO 27001, GDPR by design).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: 25+ years in software engineering, 2,000+ successful projects, 250+ Tier-1 industry clients; **Total Funding: EUR 80K** (minimal external funding history)
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Certified partnerships with Microsoft, Tricentis, Creatio, Doxee; ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Active job postings: **75**, with **+33.9% YoY** increase in hiring demand
  - Operates across **6 countries** (Austria, Romania, Serbia, Switzerland, United States, Hungary) with workforce distributed across **11 countries**
  - 96% of clients would recommend the company; **97%+ client satisfaction rate**
  - **Conflicting reports on headcount**: company website states "350+ specialists in Central and Eastern Europe," while LinkedIn data reports **207 employees** with -8.8% YoY growth — the higher number may include subcontractors/partner network.

## Competitive Advantages
- **25-Year Track Record**: Longevity and stability in a fragmented IT services market
- **Certified Ecosystem Partnerships**: Deep Microsoft, Tricentis, Creatio, and Doxee partnerships create recurring deal flow and validated delivery capability
- **Compliance-Grade Delivery**: ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and GDPR-by-design give them an edge in regulated BFSI and public-sector deals
- **Nearshore Delivery Model**: 350+ specialists across Central and Eastern Europe offer competitive cost structure with proximity to DACH clients
- **Continuity of Employment**: Unlike pure body-shop competitors, Qualysoft keeps consultants on stable contracts between projects — a differentiator for talent retention

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling AI/ML and Cloud Engineering**: Current openings emphasize AI Architect, Azure AI/ML Engineer, Databricks AI/ML Engineer — a clear shift toward AI-driven transformation services
- **Deepening Microsoft Stack Dominance**: Dynamics 365 CRM Solution Architect and M365 Engineer roles signal continued investment in the Microsoft ecosystem
- **Geographic Expansion**: Active hiring in Germany, Hungary, and Romania; presence in the US suggests international growth ambitions
- **Rebuilding Leadership Bench**: Recent departures of the Chief Commercial & Technology Officer and Group CIO (May 2026) indicate an ongoing leadership transition; interim HR leadership is in place.

## Why Work Here
- **Project Diversity**: Consultants gain experience across various clients, industries, and technologies — from BFSI to government to enterprise
- **Employment Stability**: Qualysoft explicitly commits to continuous employment, actively finding new internal projects when one engagement ends, avoiding the "bench layoff" pattern common in consulting
- **Flexibility**: Remote, hybrid, or on-site options depending on the project; hybrid roles available in Budapest and other hubs
- **Career Development**: Training, certifications, internal mentoring, and career paths across Software Development, Consulting, Business Applications, Customer Experience, Sales, Finance, and HR
- **International Culture**: Workforce spans 11 countries with English-friendly collaboration; company language and client work are primarily in DACH markets
- **Application Process**: Transparent multi-stage process — CV review, informal recruiter conversation, technical interview(s) with the client (often multiple rounds), then written offer
- **Active Hiring**: 75 open positions across Solution Architecture, AI/ML, SAP, M365, Dynamics 365, and development roles — strong market demand for skilled engineers
- **Notable Talent Flow**: Employees frequently come from EPAM Systems, Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions, IBM, Ericsson, and Oracle; alumni move to Ericsson, Morgan Stanley, and EPAM — indicating a strong professional network

## Sources
1. [qualysoft.com — About Us](https://qualysoft.com/about)
2. [qualysoft.com — Career](https://qualysoft.com/career)
3. [linkedin.com — Qualysoft Company Profile](https://linkedin.com/company/qualysoft)
4. [jobs.lever.co — Qualysoft Job Postings](https://jobs.lever.co/qualysoft)
5. [qualysoft.com — Job Offers](https://qualysoft.com/en/career/job-offers)

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