Cyber Security Engineer

XpertDirect; Berlin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

XpertDirect in Berlin is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to protect cloud and enterprise environments and drive security resilience. You will work with DevOps and software teams to implement controls, monitor threats and improve overall security posture.

The role emphasizes hands-on security engineering in a growing Berlin-based technology company, including cloud, application and infrastructure security responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or information security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS environments.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, security monitoring and incident response.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and Python scripting.
• Understanding of IAM, security controls and common attack vectors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and improve the security of cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across networks, systems and software environments.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging and threat detection solutions.
• Investigate security incidents and support containment, remediation and recovery.
• Configure and maintain security controls across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into development and deployment workflows.
• Develop Python-based scripts and automation tools for security operations.
• Contribute to security policies, risk assessments and compliance initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network Security

AWS Security

Vulnerability Management

SIEM

Python

Tools

Terraform

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Engineer to join a Berlin-based technology company developing secure, scalable cloud and SaaS solutions for enterprise clients.

The role focuses on protecting cloud infrastructure, applications and internal systems against cybersecurity threats. You will work closely with infrastructure, DevOps and software engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security controls and improve the organisation's overall security posture.

This is a fully onsite position based in Berlin, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to the security architecture and operational resilience of a growing technology company.

Primary Skills

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• AWS Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Python

Additional Skills

• Penetration Testing
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Firewalls
• Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IDS/IPS)
• Terraform
• Docker
• Security Automation
• ISO 27001
• OWASP

Application Areas

• Threat Detection and Incident Response
• Application Security
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Security Monitoring and Automation

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess and improve the security of cloud infrastructure and enterprise applications.
• Identify and remediate vulnerabilities across networks, systems and software environments.
• Implement and maintain security monitoring, logging and threat detection solutions.
• Investigate security incidents and support containment, remediation and recovery.
• Configure and maintain security controls across AWS environments.
• Collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to integrate security into development and deployment workflows.
• Develop Python-based scripts and automation tools for security operations.
• Contribute to security policies, risk assessments and compliance initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or information security engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network security, cloud security and vulnerability management.
• Hands-on experience securing AWS environments.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, security monitoring and incident response.
• Proficiency in Linux environments and Python scripting.
• Understanding of IAM, security controls and common attack vectors.
• Ability to work onsite in Berlin, Germany.
• Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with penetration testing and application security.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Docker and Kubernetes security.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and security compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing security automation workflows.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty or equivalent.