IT Security Engineer (m/f/d)

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG; España; On-site; PHP 3,953,990 - 5,391,804; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compelling compensation

Family-friendly working conditions

Attractive locations

Job summary

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG is seeking an IT Security Engineer in Madrid. This role involves managing the SIEM stack, designing detection use cases, and supporting application security efforts. Join a committed team to enhance security operations and ensure compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Cribl, strong automation skills in Python, and excellent communication abilities to liaise between technical teams and leadership.

The position offers remote working conditions and a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Cribl.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting.
• Proven background in L3 incident analysis.
• Knowledge of application security and regulatory frameworks.
• Highly autonomous with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the SIEM stack, including integration and performance tuning.
• Design advanced detection use cases and lead investigations for security incidents.
• Support application teams with secure design reviews and threat modeling.
• Act as technical lead for external SOC providers, ensuring SLA compliance.
• Author operational runbooks and define security requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Sentinel

Cribl

Python

Shell scripting

REST APIs

AppSec

Incident management

Security operations

Communication

Job description

IT Security Engineer (m/f/d)

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (pbb) is an international specialized commercial bank with over 800 employees from 37 countries. We offer our customers a wide range of financing and investment solutions for the entire real estate value chain. Our goal is to contribute to a more sustainable world of real estate.

• Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG
• Madrid

For our CIO/COO business area based in Madrid, we are currently seeking to hire, with immediate effect, an IT Security Engineer (m/f/d).

Your tasks

• SIEM Platform Ownership: Manage and optimize the SIEM stack (Cribl, MS Sentinel), including data integration, performance tuning, and log source onboarding.
• Threat Detection & L3 Response: Design advanced detection use cases and lead deep‑diving investigations (Level 3) for complex security incidents.
• Security Architecture & AppSec: Support application teams with threat modeling, secure design reviews, and the integration of SAST/DAST into SDLC pipelines.
• Vendor & Service Steering: Act as the primary technical lead for external SOC/MSSP providers, ensuring SLA compliance and high‑quality deliverables.
• Governance & Documentation: Author operational runbooks and define security requirements to ensure compliance and audit‑ready documentation.

How to convince us

• Technical Expertise: Extensive hands‑on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Cribl, paired with a solid engineering‑level understanding of infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Coding & Automation: Proficient in Python and shell scripting, with the ability to work with REST APIs and build automation for security tooling.
• Security Operations: Proven background in L3 incident analysis and formal incident management within a 24/7 SOC environment.
• AppSec & Compliance: Knowledge of application security (OWASP, threat modeling) and familiarity with regulatory frameworks like DORA or NIS2.
• Ownership & Mindset: Highly autonomous and solutions‑oriented professional who takes full ownership of investigations and technical challenges.
• Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to bridge the gap between technical engineers and executive leadership through clear communication and rigorous documentation.

Our values

We live our values and expect the same attitude from our employees. Together, we are future‑oriented, reliable, and collaborative.

What you can expect

With us, you will encounter a sustainable corporate culture, diverse and challenging projects, as well as plenty of creative freedom and flexibility.

And what else?

• Compelling compensation & great benefits
• Family‑friendly working conditions with at least two days remote working
• Attractive, easy‑to‑reach locations

Sounds exciting? So let’s shape the future of real estate together. Apply now to join #teampbb in just a few clicks!

• Hubert Lohr, HR Business Partner, [phone]