Riga Archives - Strategic Staffing Solutions

Cyber Security (SOC) Engineer
Strategic Staffing Solutions International customer a global IT company that supports major organizations in their digital transformation efforts.
Their team develops innovative IT solutions, transitions clients to the cloud, integrates digital processes, and
manages IT systems operations and support.

They also maintain a strong strategic partner network, working with top international players such as AWS,
Google, Microsoft, and SAP. Their goal is to make the digital world easier, more efficient, and more secure—ultimately helping their customers succeed.

The company is now hiring an experienced Cyber Security (SOC) Engineer.

Responsibilities
- Lead technical customer onboarding and integrations with SOC platforms, including SIEM/SOAR, Microsoft Azure, Defender, Splunk, and ITSM systems.
- Configure, maintain, and optimize security monitoring tools, cloud security services, and related automations, integrations, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Support critical incident handling through analysis, escalation, and response coordination, and participate in threat hunting, investigations, and continuous improvement of SOC processes.
- Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information, comply with security policies, and report risks or incidents promptly.
- Maintain clear documentation, collaborate cross-functionally to implement security controls, and complete tasks within agreed timelines.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, mentor junior team members when needed, and participate in ongoing technical and professional development.
Qualifications:

Education:
Degree or ongoing studies in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience:
2–4 years in cybersecurity or IT roles (SOC Analyst, Security Engineer, System/Network Administrator, or similar).

Technical Skills:
- Experience analyzing security events in SIEM/SOAR platforms, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint tools.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), and cloud security concepts.
- Knowledge of detection rule tuning, log onboarding, and security monitoring workflows.
- Understanding of incident response processes and alert triage.
- Solid Windows/Linux administration and networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, MFA, SSO).
- Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash) and API integration experience are a plus.
- Strong English (B2+).
Certifications (Plus):
AZ-500, SC-200, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, CCNA, Splunk, or similar.

Soft skills:
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with strong problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently and in teams, with a continuous learning mindset in fast-paced SOC environments.
We offer:
- Monthly gross salary from 2600 to 4700 EUR, depending on your level of expertise
- Hybrid way of working (2 days onsite/ 3 remote), with cozy office space in the center of Riga
- Family-oriented company values and healthy attitude towards work and life balance – granting an additional 4 vacation days, birthday leave, “Happy Land” space in the office for children, etc.
- Individual development and learning plan, including yearly budget for external training
- Necessary essentials – health insurance with dental services and sports coverage
- Possibility to work in mutual trust and a positive team environment, to be creative and improve working flows by self-initiative
- Friendly, multicultural, and cooperation-oriented colleagues
March 3, 2026
Regular System Analyst
Strategic Staffing Solutions’ customer is a Latvian information technology company with more than 25 years of experience. The company provides clients with secure and tailored combinations of classical IT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence technologies. As an employer, they value a work environment where employees feel comfortable and supported, whether working remotely or on-site, offering flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and additional motivating benefits.

As Regular System Analyst, you will act as the link between business stakeholders and development teams, ensuring that client needs are clearly understood, structured, and translated into precise system requirements. You will analyze processes and data flows, prepare functional specifications, support developers throughout implementation, and ensure the final solution aligns with business objectives.

Your Responsibilities
- Act as the key representative of the client’s business, information systems, and future needs during the development phase
- Analyze and gather information about client requirements, data flows, system functionality, and integrations with other systems
- Develop functional requirement specifications and software design documentation
- Define tasks for developers and provide guidance during system development to ensure alignment with business needs
- Prepare supporting system documentation, including training materials and user guide
Your Experience and Skills
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Excellent Latvian and good English language skills
- Higher education, preferably in Computer Science or a related field
- Certification in system/business analysis or willingness to obtain one
- Strong listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Analytical, structured, and detail-oriented thinking
The Offer
- Opportunity to explore various industries and clients while working on IT projects in both public and private sectors
- Knowledge sharing and professional development through participation in the company’s System Analysts community
- Collaboration within a team of experts including project managers, analysts, developers, and testers
- A stable company that values its employees and work environment, offering competitive salary, health insurance, team events, and additional benefits
- Office located in the center of Riga, with flexible options to work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid format
March 2, 2026
Manager IT Audit
Strategic Staffing Solutions International’s client is a global Canada-based convenience store and fuel retail brand and Fortune 500 company with over 100,000 employees worldwide, serving more than 6 million customers daily. The company operates in all 50 US states, across all Canadian provinces, and in several European countries.

As IT Audit Manager, you will play a strategic role within Global Internal Audit (IA) and have the opportunity to work on a broad range of initiatives within a global team. You will contribute to the development of the IT audit plan and manage IT and integrated audit engagements, including planning, execution, and reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Assist the Senior Manager IT Internal Audit with risk assessments, annual audit planning, and other IA leadership initiatives.
- Plan, lead, and execute all audit mandates, including IT General Controls (ITGC) and Application Controls, in accordance with audit standards and IT governance frameworks.
- Ensure findings are practical, actionable, and clearly communicated, aligned with business strategy, and supported by agreed-upon remediation plans, including follow-ups to verify implementation.
- Prepare and present clear, concise audit reports to management and foster risk and control awareness across the organization.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and external auditors to encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of IT audit methodology and working paper templates.
- Lead, coach, and develop the IT audit team while enhancing the team’s technical expertise.
- Manage external auditor relationships, coordinating ITGC and application control testing for SOX/NI 52-109 compliance.
- Participate in ad hoc initiatives as required, such as in-flight reviews or investigations.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Professional certification in information systems auditing (CISA, CISM, CISSP) or accounting designation (CPA) is required; CIA is an asset.
- 7–10 years of IT auditing experience, including at least 2 years in a management role.
- Proven expertise in information systems or controls auditing, with strong knowledge of cybersecurity, IT management/control frameworks, laws, and regulations (including GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO27001).
- Experience with Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) is required; internal audit in large public organizations or external audit at a Big 6 firm is preferred.
- Retail industry experience is desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report writing and presenting to senior leaders and teams.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently in complex environments, with professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.
- Strong relationship management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategic thinker with an agile mindset and strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with data analytics tools is a plus.
- Professional working proficiency in English.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional national and international travel (5–15%) to meet with stakeholders and team members.
WHY WORK WITH US
- Recognized as the 1st place winner in the ‘CV-Online TOP Employer – International Business Services category’ for 5 consecutive years.
- Monthly salary starting from €4,500 gross
- Work in a global, fast-paced retail organization
- Supportive, ethical, and team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Continuous learning and development
- Competitive benefits package
February 2, 2026
Senior Full-Stack Developer/Architect

Strategic Staffing Solutions International client — a global IT company that supports major organizations in their digital transformation efforts. Their team develops innovative IT solutions, transitions clients to the cloud, integrates digital processes, and manages IT systems operations and support.

They also maintain a strong strategic partner network, working with top international players such as AWS, Google, Microsoft, and SAP. Their goal is to make the digital world easier, more efficient, and more secure—ultimately helping their customers succeed.

We’re looking for an experienced Full-Stack Developer / Architect to help design and build modern web applications using PHP (Symfony) and React. You’ll work on both frontend and backend systems, ensure solid architecture, and help guide technical decisions across the team.

Responsibilities
• Design and develop web applications using Symfony (PHP) and React (JavaScript).
• Create and maintain clean, efficient, and scalable code.
• Work closely with designers, developers, and product teams.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and other backend services.
• Review code, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high performance.
• Contribute to technical planning and architectural decisions.
• Support and mentor other developers when needed.

Requirements
• Strong experience with PHP 8+ and Symfony framework.
• Solid knowledge of React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS.
• Understanding of API design, databases (MySQL), and version control (Git).
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD, or cloud services is a plus.
• Good communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.

Company offers:
• Monthly gross base salary up to 6000 EUR, depending on your level of expertise.
• Hybrid way of working, based on your own preferences, with cozy office space in the center of Riga, when needed.
• Family-oriented company values and healthy attitude towards work and life balance – granting additional 4 vacation days, birthday leave, “Happy Land” space in the office for children, etc.
• Individual development and learning plan, including yearly budget for external training
• Necessary essentials – health insurance with dental services and sports coverage
• Possibility to work in mutual trust and positive team environment, to be creative and improve working flows by self-initiatives
• Friendly, multicultural and cooperation orientated colleagues

November 6, 2025