Security Engineer, Application Security

Auctane; Madrid; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transparent pay

Flexible benefits

Private health insurance

26 days holiday

Equipment provided

Training budget

Wellness program

Volunteer day

Job summary

Auctane is seeking a senior information security professional to bolster global engineering and operations within the Infosec group. You will lead security programs across enterprise and cloud infrastructure, driving threat detection, incident response, and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the SECOPS Manager, you will shape security technology and processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and evolve cybersecurity practices across global infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity/IT/computer science or related field.
• 3–4 years (or 8+ years) of progressive cybersecurity/IT experience focusing on enterprise/cloud infrastructure.
• Experience writing technical documentation and communicating security issues clearly.
• Foundational security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or AWS Security preferred.
• Direct experience with engineering/operations cybersecurity projects welcome.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain organizational security systems and solutions.
• Develop controls on security systems via automation and feature development for vulnerabilities and incident detection.
• Perform threat and risk assessments to prioritize remediations and ensure closure.
• Develop and operate standard Incident Response and Risk Management playbooks and adapt during incidents.
• Learn and adapt new technologies and processes based on vendor training and market research.

Skills

Security knowledge

Problem-solving

Documentation

Curiosity

Written communication

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

SaaS

CNAPP

DSPM

DAST

SAST

SCA

ASM

SIEM

Job description

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe.

The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes.

About the role

The focus of this role is to bolster Auctane's global engineering and operations within the Information Security Group. This position reports directly to the SECOPS Manager and entails the leadership of several security programs within the engineering and operations teams. The successful candidate will be instrumental in defining and developing the technology and processes governing cybersecurity practices to secure Auctane's global infrastructure. The role will specifically concentrate on securing the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures, alongside managing security operations responsibilities.This critical role requires a successful candidate to be a key contributor in establishing and evolving the technology and processes that define Auctane's global cybersecurity practices. The primary focus of this position is to secure the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures while also managing core security operations. The Infosec group operates as part of the broader R&D Tech function, which utilizes modern architectural patterns and technologies, including AI, at scale and pace.

About the team

We have a flat and open engineering culture where diverse opinions and perspectives are valued, data and evidence beats opinion and hierarchy, backed by honest and frank discussions. We passionately believe in forming autonomous, cross functional teams who are empowered to deliver our ambitious strategy. Our engineering culture is characterized by its flat and open structure, where diverse opinions and perspectives are highly valued. Decisions are driven by data and evidence, superseding opinion and hierarchy, and are supported by candid and transparent discussions. We are strong advocates for the formation of autonomous, cross-functional teams who are fully empowered to execute our ambitious strategy. We strongly support cross-collaboration and mission driven autonomous teams that are given full authority to implement our ambitious strategy. Our ambitious strategy is implemented by autonomous, mission-driven teams that are fully empowered to act and strongly encouraged to cross-collaborate.

What will you be doing?

• Design, implementation, and maintenance of organizational security systems and solutions
• Development of controls on security systems, via automation and feature development to support vulnerabilities and incident detection
• Performing threat and risk assessments to prioritize remediations and follow through closure
• Develop and operate standard Incident Response and Risk Management playbooks and adapt during Incidents
• Learn and adapt new technologies and processes based on vendor training and market research

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree and 3-4 years or 8+ years of progressive experience in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field Intermediate level experience at least in one or two security domains within the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures to develop threat detections and mitigation strategies
• Strong problem-solving and research skillset to hypothesize, test, and learn during troubleshooting process
• Curiosity and desire to learn new technologies, and quickly adapt
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and effectively explain security issues to both technical and non-technical audience
• Direct experience in cybersecurity domains and projects related to engineering and operations
• Foundational security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or AWS Security certifications are highly preferred

The tech stack

• AWS, GCP, SaaS, and Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions (Gemini, Claude, internal)
• CNAPP, DSPM, and Cloud Security Solutions
• Application Security Technologies (DAST, SAST, SCA, ASM)
• Email Security Technologies
• SIEM Solutions and Detection Technologies
• Google Workspace Vulnerability Management Solutions
• Application Security
• Python, PowerShell, Bash

What do we offer?

Clear and transparent compensation plan. Salary range: 41000 € to 52000€/year. We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page.

Flexible salary benefits
Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten.

Private health insurance
Free for all employees viaCigna, plus we cover50% for your family members.

Generous time off
Enjoy26 days of holiday per year(23 base days + yourbirthday off, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve).

Your gear, your choice
Whether you preferMac or Windows, or need an extra screen, we'll make sure you're set up for success from day one.

Annual Salary Review
We're committed to recognizing your professional growth. Every year, we review salaries to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success.

Grow your skills
We offer up to€2000/yearin training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal.

Learning resources
Accessinternal and external training, including platforms likeLinkedIn Learning, completely free.

Holistic wellness program
Includes access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice), and regular health webinars & challenges.

Volunteer day
Takeone day off a yearto volunteer and give back. Bonus points for sharing pics on Slack!

Health & wellness support
Get up to€55/monthto cover your gym or fitness classes (yoga, boxing, pilates, etc.).

Weekly language classes
Improve or learn a new language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German) in small groups with expert instructors—on us!

Time for health
Get8 hours per yearfor personal medical appointments and10 hours per yearto support your family's medical needs.

Work-life balance
We're flexible and people-first. We know life happens, and we aim to make work work for you.

Inclusive, upbeat culture
No suits here—just a welcoming, casual, and respectful space wherediversity is celebrated, and you can be your full self.

A global, multicultural team
We're made up of20+ nationalities, speaking10