Cyber Security Engineer

zyncgroup.io; Stockport; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A software engineering firm is hiring a Cyber Security Engineer to ensure the security of mission-critical systems. This on-site position emphasizes the design and automation of secure infrastructures. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a technical discipline and have hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, and programming. Strong German and English skills are required. Attractive benefits include a modern workplace and 30 days of vacation.

Benefits

Modern and accessible workplace

Culture of excellence

Autonomous working

Attractive company pension plan

Excellent training budget

Collaborative environment

30 days of paid vacation plus additional benefits

Qualifications

• C2 level German and fluent English.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset with passion for security.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure infrastructure.
• Automate security and compliance tasks through code.
• Manage and improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
• Support engineering teams in building secure architectures.
• Monitor and respond to emerging security risks.
• Perform administration tasks on company hardware.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Go

Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)

Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform)

ISMS experience (ISO 27001, TISAX)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related technical discipline

Job description

I am hiring a Cyber Security Engineer on behalf of a software engineering firm that builds large-scale, mission-critical platforms for clients across industries such as retail, automotive, and healthcare. Their teams handle full-stack development, from design to deployment, emphasizing data-driven engineering and complex problem solving. The culture values small, high-responsibility teams, continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and collaboration, fostering ownership, technical excellence, and a community-oriented work environment.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes, and policies meet high technical and security standards.
• Automate security and compliance tasks through code (e.g., scripts, tooling) to enhance reliability and reduce manual effort.
• Manage and continuously improve the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure GDPR compliance in collaboration with the Data Protection Officer.
• Support engineering teams in building secure architectures and deliver security awareness training across the company.
• Monitor and respond to emerging security risks, drive incident prevention, and maintain strong documentation and security best practices.
• Perform administration tasks on company laptops and other hardware.

This position is on-site in Hamburg.

Essential:

• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Linux administration, networking, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Strong programming skills with Python and ideally Go, and a proven ability to automate infrastructure or security processes.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for doing things right and continuously improving security standards.
• You need to be resilient, trustworthy, reliable and diligent with good interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with ISMS e.g. ISO 27001, TISAX etc.
• C2 level German and fluent English.

Desirable:

• Experience working with network and firewalls.
• Experience developing an ISMS.

Company Benefits:

• Modern and easily accessible workplace.
• Culture of excellence.
• Autonomous working.
• Attractive company pension plan.
• Excellent training budget.
• Collaborative environment.
• 30 days of paid vacation plus additional benefits.

CALL TO ACTION

If you have the required skills and would like to have a positive impact on people’s lives all over the world via them enjoying the products you help create, call [phone] or send your CV to [e-mail] for a response.

Cyber Security Engineer – Hamburg/Germany – Up to €85k DOE – 5986