IT Security Systems Engineer-Access control and building security (m/f/d)

Rewe Digital; Málaga; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical insurance

Birthday off

Ticket Restaurant

25 days paid vacation

Job summary

REWE digital Spain in Málaga is seeking an IT Security Systems Engineer (m/f/d) for Access Control & Building Security to join our Building Management team and support enterprise-wide security solutions across REWE Group locations.

The role focuses on operational support, projects, and modernizing access control infrastructure, including rollout of new technologies and collaboration with stakeholders in Germany and Spain. English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Access Control, Physical Security, Electronic Security Systems, or related field.
• Experience supporting and operating technical security systems.
• Experience with enterprise applications and/or security platforms.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop practical technical solutions.
• Experience creating specifications, concepts, documentation, or technical designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently after onboarding while collaborating within a distributed team.
• Professional English language skills (required).
• German language skills are a strong plus.
• Experience working with external suppliers and stakeholders is beneficial.
• Understanding of IT systems, interfaces, and system integrations is an advantage.
• Experience with access control solutions such as dormakaba, Primion, or similar vendors is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and operate enterprise-wide access control solutions used across REWE Group locations.
• Act as a key contact for incidents, troubleshooting, and technical support related to building security systems.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues together with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Drive the rollout, migration, and implementation of new access control technologies.
• Support the introduction of dormakaba exos as the future strategic access management platform.
• Contribute to the modernization of access control infrastructure and credential technologies.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, process descriptions, concepts, and documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and vendor solutions within the building security domain.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, engineers, security experts, and external partners.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support project planning, testing activities, rollouts, and acceptance processes.
• Participate in supplier and stakeholder management activities.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert within the Building Security Center of Excellence and continuously expand your expertise in security technologies.

Skills

Access Control

Physical Security

Electronic Security Systems

Technical Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

IT Security Systems Engineer-Access control and building security (m/f/d)

Home of IT: REWE digital Spain

For REWE digital Spain, a subsidiary of the REWE Group located in Málaga, we are looking for an IT Security Systems Engineer (m/f/d) – Access Control & Building Security to strengthen our international Building Management team.

As the central solution provider for information and telecommunications systems, REWE digital plans, develops, and operates digital solutions for one of Europe's leading retail and tourism groups.

Your Home of IT is our Building Management (BUM) product within the Corporate Functions (CF) domain and the Digital Office IT (DOIT) organization. The team is responsible for digital solutions supporting building operations and building security across offices, logistics facilities, and other REWE Group locations.

With a strong focus on Access Control Systems, you will become part of our Building Security Center of Excellence and work closely with business stakeholders, security experts, suppliers, and colleagues in Germany and Spain. Following an onboarding period, you will take ownership of operational support, projects, and the further development of our access control landscape.

What you will do

• Support and operate enterprise-wide access control solutions used across REWE Group locations.
• Act as a key contact for incidents, troubleshooting, and technical support related to building security systems.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues together with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Drive the rollout, migration, and implementation of new access control technologies.
• Support the introduction of dormakaba exos as the future strategic access management platform.
• Contribute to the modernization of access control infrastructure and credential technologies.
• Create and maintain technical specifications, process descriptions, concepts, and documentation.
• Evaluate new technologies, products, and vendor solutions within the building security domain.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, engineers, security experts, and external partners.
• Gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Support project planning, testing activities, rollouts, and acceptance processes.
• Participate in supplier and stakeholder management activities.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert within the Building Security Center of Excellence and continuously expand your expertise in security technologies.

What you will bring:

• First and foremost, your personality: You enjoy solving technical problems, taking ownership, and working in an international team. You are eager to learn, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about physical security technologies.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in Access Control, Physical Security, Electronic Security Systems, or a related field.
• Experience supporting and operating technical security systems.
• Experience working with enterprise applications and/or security platforms.
• Ability to analyze requirements and develop practical technical solutions.
• Experience creating specifications, concepts, documentation, or technical designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently after onboarding while collaborating effectively within a distributed team.
• Professional English language skills (required).
• German language skills are a strong plus.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence is desirable.
• Experience working with external suppliers and stakeholders is beneficial.
• Understanding of IT systems, interfaces, and system integrations is an advantage.
• Experience with access control solutions such as dormakaba, Primion, or similar vendors is highly desirable.

Nice to have

• Experience with dormakaba exos.
• Knowledge of electronic access credentials and LEGIC technologies.
• Experience with video surveillance and video management systems.
• Experience with intrusion detection systems.
• Familiarity with building security projects, migrations, or large-scale rollouts.
• Experience working in agile environments.
• Knowledge of retail, logistics, facility management, or corporate security environments.

What we offer

• A startup-like culture combined with thestability and strength of the REWE Group.
• The opportunity to participate in the modernisation of security systems used across a large international organization.
• A challenging and technically exciting environment within Building Security and Access Management.
• Close collaboration with experienced specialists and stakeholders in Germany and Spain.
• A flexible and autonomous working environment where your ideas matter.
• Open communication culture in an international environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• English and German language courses.
• Hybrid work model and flexible working hours.
• Private medical insurance benefits.
• Ticket Restaurant.
• Day off on your birthday.
• 25 days of paid vacation.

Access control and building security arebecoming increasingly digital, interconnected, and business-critical. At REWEdigital, you will have the opportunity to work on technologies that protectoffices, logistics centers, and other important locations while helping shapethe future of physical security within the REWE Group.

You will not only provide support for existingsolutions but also actively contribute to major transformation initiatives,including the rollout of dormakaba exos, modernization of access controlinfrastructure, and the evolution of our Building Security Center ofExcellence.