Security Operations Engineer – Germany

Hornetsecurity GmbH; Hannover; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A cybersecurity company located in Hannover is seeking a Security Operations Engineer. The role involves monitoring alerts, incident response, and threat intelligence operationalization. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in relevant fields and have around 3 years of experience, alongside skills in technical writing and security standards. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in an evolving environment with benefits like home-office options and team events.

Leistungen

Unlimited contracts

Personal development opportunities

Referral Bonus of €1,500

Home-office option

Qualifikationen

• 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• First experience in auditing technical systems.

Aufgaben

• Monitor SIEM/EDR alerts and prioritize incidents.
• Investigate and respond to security events.
• Collect and operationalize threat intelligence into workflows.
• Conduct threat hunting and OSINT investigations.

Kenntnisse

Technical writing skills

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Rigor

Solution-oriented

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in IT, computer science, or cybersecurity

Tools

Atlassian

GitLab

Grafana API programming

Digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Autopsy)

OSINT tools (e.g., Maltego, SpiderFoot)

Scripting: Python, PowerShell, Bash

Jobbeschreibung

Intro

At Hornetsecurity, we’re all about keeping the digital world safe — and we’re growing fast. If you love diving deep into threats, automating security workflows, and being the person who spots the thing nobody else noticed, then you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Join our team in Hannover (List) as a Security Operations Engineer (m/f/d) and help us push cloud security forward.

Your Job

• You monitor SIEM/EDR alerts and prioritize incidents.
• You investigate and respond to security events and perform forensic analyses.
• You collect and operationalize threat intelligence into detection tools and workflows.
• You conduct OSINT investigations and proactive threat hunting (MITRE ATT&CK).
• You automate and evolve security workflows and ensure compliance with ISO 27001/NIST.
• You produce detailed incident and forensic reports.
• You collaborate closely with SOC, IT, and DevOps teams to embed security and best practices into operations and projects.
• You manage vulnerabilities by performing scans, tracking remediation, and enforcing system hardening.
• You conduct technology watch activities within your scope of expertise.

Your Profile

• You hold a Master’s degree or engineering diploma in IT, computer science, or cybersecurity.
• You bring around 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• First experience in auditing technical systems (configuration, architecture…)
• Knowledge of security standards (ISO, NIST, etc.) and development methodologies (DevSecOps, Agile).
• Understanding of risks, vulnerabilities, and flaws.
• Understanding of technologies and architectures used in business environments.
• Strong technical writing skills and the ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Rigor, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proactiveness and a solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong command of written and spoken English and German/French; additional languages are a plus.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Any SANS certification in cybersecurity.
• Ethical hacker certification.
• ISO 27001 Foundation.
• Familiarity with NIST/CIS control matrix.

Technology / Tools Knowledge

• Atlassian, GitLab, Grafana API programming and related technologies.
• SOC, SIEM, SOAR platforms and EDR solutions.
• Digital forensics tools (EnCase, FTK, Autopsy).
• OSINT tools (Maltego, SpiderFoot).
• Threat hunting methodologies and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK / MITRE D3f3NS3.
• Scripting languages: Python, PowerShell, Bash.
• Cloud security (AWS, Azure) and IAM.
• Knowledge of network protocols and packet analysis.

Benefits and Perks

• Be part of a growing global company in one of the most dynamic industries — cybersecurity.
• Short decision paths and flat hierarchies in an open working atmosphere.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Unlimited contracts — we’re looking for hornets to grow long-term with us.
• Temporary Employee Exchange Program – opportunity to work at our global office locations (e.g. Malta, Madrid, Montréal, Washington D.C.).
• Home‑office option (hybrid) and flexible, trust‑based working time.
• Team events like Laser Tag, Escape Rooms, or nights out together.
• Be‑Active Bonus — allowance for membership in fitness and sports clubs.
• Referral Bonus — €1,500 for each successful referral.

Julia Klein (Team Lead Recruiting) and our Recruiting Team are excited to get to know you!

Simply apply proactively and convince us of your abilities!