Security Engineer — Platform Security

Gallup; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 55.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Life and critical illness insurance

Pension

Employee stock ownership program

Mass transit reimbursement

JobRad bike leasing program

Family-building benefits

Employee assistance program

Zusammenfassung

Gallup is seeking a security engineer for platform security to protect our cloud and infrastructure powering a global business. You will implement secure designs, support incident response, and partner with engineering to build resilient platforms that enable innovation.

This role emphasizes hands-on cloud security, CSPM reviews, Splunk SIEM/EDR tuning, and shift-left practices. Berlin-based onsite three days a week; you will lead security incidents with calm leadership and drive automated,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related field
• At least two years of full-time professional experience securing enterprise cloud and infrastructure environments
• Deep experience securing one or more cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 or Oracle Cloud
• Hands-on experience administering and tuning Splunk SIEM and EDR platforms
• Experience performing CSPM reviews and infrastructure vulnerability assessments
• Experience leading or playing a significant role in security incident response
• Strong scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash or a comparable language
• OSCP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security – Specialty or similar security certifications preferred
• Experience using AI tools to improve security operations or familiarity with emerging AI-enabled threats preferred
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's Berlin office at least three days per week

Aufgaben

• Advise infrastructure and engineering teams on secure design for cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments
• Design, implement and continuously improve security controls across Gallup's cloud and infrastructure environments
• Conduct CSPM reviews and infrastructure vulnerability assessments across network, system and cloud environments
• Administer, optimize and tune Splunk SIEM and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms to improve visibility, detection and response capabilities
• Embed security controls, metrics and best practices early in infrastructure initiatives through a shift-left approach
• Lead and coordinate platform security incident response, providing calm, decisive technical leadership during high-impact events
• Develop scripts and automation that improve security operations, monitoring and operational efficiency
• Continuously assess emerging threats and evolving attack techniques, including those enabled by AI, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen Gallup's security posture

Kenntnisse

Platform security

Calm incident leadership

Trusted technical partnership

Ownership

Adaptive problem solving

Self-starter mindset

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related field

Tools

Splunk SIEM

EDR platforms

Azure

AWS

Jobbeschreibung

Think like an attacker. Build like a defender.

As a security engineer for platform security at Gallup, you'll protect the cloud and infrastructure that power our global business while helping Gallup stay ahead of an ever-changing threat landscape. In this role, you'll strengthen security by design, assist with incident response support and partner across engineering teams to build resilient platforms that enable innovation. You'll have the autonomy to shape how Gallup builds, strengthens and continuously improves platform security.

What You’ll Do

• Advise infrastructure and engineering teams on secure design for cloud platforms, enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments
• Design, implement and continuously improve security controls across Gallup's cloud and infrastructure environments
• Conduct cloud security posture management (CSPM) reviews and infrastructure vulnerability assessments across network, system and cloud environments
• Administer, optimize and tune Splunk SIEM and endpoint detection and response (EDR) platforms to improve visibility, detection and response capabilities
• Embed security controls, metrics and best practices early in infrastructure initiatives through a shift-left approach
• Lead and coordinate platform security incident response, providing calm, decisive technical leadership during high-impact events
• Develop scripts and automation that improve security operations, monitoring and operational efficiency
• Continuously assess emerging threats and evolving attack techniques, including those enabled by AI, and recommend practical improvements that strengthen Gallup's security posture

What Makes You Stand Out

• Platform security expertise: You bring deep experience securing enterprise cloud and infrastructure environments across one or more major cloud platforms and understand both modern and traditional infrastructure.
• Adaptive problem solving: You enjoy moving between different technologies, quickly navigating new challenges and delivering practical, scalable solutions without losing momentum.
• Calm incident leadership: You remain composed during high-pressure security events, communicate clearly and make sound decisions that restore confidence and reduce risk.
• Trusted technical partnership: You translate complex security concepts into actionable guidance and build strong relationships with engineers and stakeholders across the organization.
• Ownership: You proactively identify opportunities to improve security, take responsibility for outcomes and consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Self-starter mindset: You thrive working independently while knowing when to involve others.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science or a related field required
• At least two years of full-time professional experience securing enterprise cloud and infrastructure environments required
• Deep experience securing one or more cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365 or Oracle Cloud required
• Hands-on experience administering and tuning Splunk SIEM and EDR platforms required
• Experience performing CSPM reviews and infrastructure vulnerability assessments requiredExperience leading or playing a significant role in security incident response required
• Strong scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, Bash or a comparable language required
• OSCP, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer, AWS Certified Security – Specialty or similar security certifications preferred
• Experience using AI tools to improve security operations or familiarity with emerging AI-enabled threats preferred
• A commitment to working on-site at Gallup's Berlin office at least three days per week required

About Gallup

At Gallup, we change the world, one client at a time, through extraordinary analytics and advice on everything important facing humankind. Learn more about our work and life at Gallup.

Gallup offers a robust benefits package that includes competitive pay, life and critical illness insurance, a pension, an employee stock ownership program, mass transit reimbursement, a JobRad bike leasing program, family-building benefits, an employee assistance program, and various reimbursements and activities that enhance our associates’ wellbeing. We also offer an estimated annual salary range of €55,000–€90,000 for this role. Salaries are based on a variety of factors, including an individual’s education, experience and skills.

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