Senior Cyber Security Engineer (mfd)

HomeToGo; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading vacation rental marketplace in Berlin is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to enhance the security of its cloud infrastructure and applications. You will proactively secure services and lead incident responses to cyber threats. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in cyber security, cloud platform expertise, and strong communication skills in English. Join a passionate, international team committed to innovation and opportunity.

Leistungen

Competitive salary and stock options

27 vacation days plus additional per year

Remote work flexibility

German classes and workshops

Monthly public transport subsidy

Well-being support and fitness subsidies

Climate commitment initiatives

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in dedicated cyber security roles.
• Hands-on experience with securing cloud platforms.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions among stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Drive the secure adoption and implementation of AI.
• Lead cloud vulnerability management program.
• Handle and remediate security incidents.
• Collaborate with leadership on Cyber Security strategy.

Kenntnisse

Security incident response

Cloud platform security (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Network Security

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Scripting (Python)

Communication skills (English)

Jobbeschreibung

Explore a new world of possibilities

At HomeToGo we are on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel driven by innovation and impact and guided by open‑minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead – join us!

Your future contribution

Join our Cyber Security team where you will play a key role in ensuring our services are continuously protected and available for all of our customers. The Senior Security Engineer is focused on proactively securing our cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure organizational resilience. You will function as a force multiplier by enabling our stakeholders across the group to securely build and maintain the travel tech of tomorrow. The role also plays a central part in handling security incidents, enabling us to rapidly respond to contain and remediate from cyber attacks.

How you’ll add value

• Drive the secure adoption and implementation of AI by developing and supporting the necessary guardrails and guidelines.
• Lead our cloud vulnerability management program and improve our security posture with group‑wide impact.
• Lead the end‑to‑end handling of security incidents, ensuring rapid response containment and effective remediation to minimize business impact.
• Shape the future of our security by collaborating closely with leadership to define, champion and execute key initiatives on the Cyber Security strategy and roadmap.
• Elevate the security expertise of the entire organization by consulting with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

You’ll be successful in this role if you

• Bring a strong track record of at least 5 years of experience in dedicated cyber security roles.
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience with securing cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Demonstrate hands‑on experience with incident response, preferably as an incident handler.
• Possess deep technical expertise across core cyber security domains, including Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Be proficient at scripting in at least one language, e.g. Python.
• Have the ability to influence and guide strategic decisions among both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Have strong communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Nice to have: Proven experience with AI security concepts and guardrails, relevant technical security certifications, or strong communication skills in both written and spoken German.

What we offer

• Fair compensation and equity: Competitive salary and stock options, plus visa sponsorship and relocation support if you’re joining from abroad.
• Time off and flexibility: 27 vacation days plus one extra per year of tenure (up to 32). Hybrid setup with up to 50% remote work annually, including from abroad.
• Dog‑friendly offices: Bring your four‑legged friend along – our offices welcome well‑behaved dogs.
• Learning and development: German classes, masterclasses, workshops and cross‑team mentorship to support your growth.
• Mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland‑Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax‑advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Travel benefits: Discounts on vacation stays via our HomeToGoFriends program for you, friends and family, plus exclusive deals with travel providers through the Travel Industry Card.
• Well‑being support: Access to psychological support and mental health resources, plus subsidised fitness via Wellhub.
• Union Berlin partnership: 20% off official fan gear and other exclusive sponsor perks.
• Climate commitment: CSRD‑compliant proud member of Leaders for Climate Action partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group’s carbon footprint.
• And more: We’re always evolving our benefits to support what matters most to our team.
• Certain conditions apply.

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All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official Careers Page.
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About us

HomeToGo is the SaaS‑enabled marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners including Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, houseboats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide. Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in more than 30 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia‑Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, e‑domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg and Wimdu.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HomeToGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open‑minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political ideological or religious views, disability or age. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at HomeToGo and to providing opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren’t completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you!