Senior Security Incident Responder

Allianz Technology Se Spain Branch; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus scheme

Pension

Employee shares program

Healthcare and wellbeing packages

Job summary

Allianz Technology is seeking a Senior Security Incident Responder to join the Incident Response cluster within the Allianz Cyber Defense Center (ACDC). You will own security incident response activities across a distributed environment, coordinate with threat intelligence, detection and OPS teams, and contribute to improving runbooks, guidelines, and tooling.

You will analyse complex attack patterns and provide technical insights to strengthen Allianz's detection and defence capabilities, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field preferred.
• Experience in Incident Response and managing complex environments.
• Knowledge of IT security technologies (Linux/Windows, AD/Entra ID, networks, cryptography).
• Skills in Python, Go, Shell or PowerShell scripting; CI/CD experience is a plus.
• Certifications (SANS/GIAC, CISSP, CISM, etc.) are a plus but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and own security incident response across distributed environments.
• Acquire and analyze data during incidents and report findings clearly.
• Conduct incident reviews and implement improvements to runbooks and processes.
• Develop automation scripts and tooling to enhance incident response capabilities.
• Analyze attack patterns and TTPs to strengthen detection and defence.

Skills

Incident Response

Cybersecurity

Threat Analysis

Scripting

Python

Golang

PowerShell

CI/CD

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Cyber Security

Tools

Linux

Windows

Active Directory / Entra ID

DevOps tools

Python

Golang

Shell scripting

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Security Incident Responder

About You

If you are an experienced Incident Responder—or someone who is passionate about handling real cyber incidents and understanding how attackers operate—this role is for you.

You will join the Incident Response cluster within the Allianz Cyber Defense Center (ACDC), a global team at the forefront of protecting Allianz against sophisticated cyber threats. In this role, you will work on high-impact incidents, collaborate with experts across threat intelligence, detection, and security operations, and play a key role in strengthening our overall security posture.

You enjoy working in dynamic environments, taking ownership during critical situations, and continuously improving how incidents are detected, investigated, and resolved. If you are motivated by real-world impact and want to be part of a highly skilled and collaborative cybersecurity team, we would love to hear from you.

What you do:

• Coordinate and own security incident response activities in a heterogeneous, multi-cultural, and geographically distributed environment — engaging all relevant technical and non-technical stakeholders across all phases of an incident.
• Acquire and analyze data from various sources during incident response activities and report on findings in a clear, actionable manner.
• Conduct incident reviews, identify improvement potentials, and support the implementation of improvements — including updating guidelines, runbooks, and internal processes.
• Actively contribute to enhancing ACDC's internal toolset through new ideas on functionality and features, as well as by developing automation scripts and custom tooling.
• Analyse complex attack patterns and threat actors, derive technical insights, and provide recommendations to improve Allianz's detection and defence capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams — including Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Business Applications Teams — as well as external partners to ensure holistic and coordinated incident response.
• Participate in on-call shifts and contribute to the ACDC team's 24/7 availability, ensuring rapid response to critical security incidents at any time.

What you bring:

• University degree (Master's preferred) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Extensive work experience in Incident Response, including managing complex environments; expertise in IT Forensics, Malware Analysis, or Vulnerability Management is a plus.
• Comprehensive technical expertise in system architecture with broad proficiency in key IT security technologies: Linux and Windows, Active Directory / Entra ID, web technologies, email, networking, cryptography, and widely used DevOps tools.
• Software engineering and scripting skills: Python, Golang, Shell scripting, PowerShell, CI/CD, and database management.
• Strong understanding of technical and organisational aspects of information security, demonstrated through prior defensive or offensive work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of fundamental attack concepts: terminology, tools, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving mindset with the ability to collect, structure, analyse, and communicate large amounts of information with precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in English (fluent, written and spoken, including security terminology); willingness to participate in on-call shifts. Relevant certifications (e.g. SANS/GIAC, GCIH, GNFA, GCFA, GREM, GCFE, GIME), CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISA, or CISM) are a plus but not mandatory.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.