Security Engineer

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Salary Range: +€90k depending on qualifications

Location: High flexibility for remote work with occasional on-site presence in Hamburg

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance security policies and processes in cloud environments, with a primary focus on OpenStack.
• Identify and assess vulnerabilities across complex cloud infrastructures and develop remediation strategies.
• Conduct proactive threat detection using methods like penetration testing, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide expert consultation and support to internal departments on security and data protection in cloud systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz, GDPR, internal compliance frameworks).
• Contribute to the creation and documentation of security-focused architectural concepts within broader technology domains.

What You Bring to the Table

• Degree in (business) informatics or a comparable qualification with a specialization in IT security.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in IT security, particularly within cloud infrastructures.
• Solid knowledge of cloud security technologies, including IAM, firewalls, encryption protocols, and virtualized security environments.
• Practical experience with OpenStack security components such as Keystone (identity management) and Barbican (secrets management).
• Strong background in executing penetration tests and using techniques such as threat modeling and risk assessments.
• Ideally, familiarity with IT baseline protection per BSI standards and emergency management practices.
• Long-term involvement in customer projects in the public sector or financial industry.
• Assignments typically span extended periods with individual clients.
• High proportion of remote work with occasional travel to client or company sites.
• Autonomous role within a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Professional Development: Annual training budget for certifications, events, and further education.
• Work-Life Balance: Trust-based working hours and flexible mobile working options.
• Performance Bonuses: Profit-sharing and additional incentive programs.
• Mobility & Health: Public transport subsidy, company bike, and access to wellness initiatives.
• Community Culture: Regular team events and social engagement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Clear, transparent career paths with personalized development support.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT System Data Services, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, and Environmental Services

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