Operations and Compliance Engineer

About the Team

You'll be joining our Operational Excellence Platform Team, the engine room behind our CERT and Threat Intelligence capabilities. We design, build, and operate the platforms and integrations that keep our cybersecurity operations running at full speed.

Your Role

As an Operations & Compliance Engineer, you will sit at the intersection of platform reliability, security operations, and regulatory compliance. You'll ensure our tools and platforms are not only performant and resilient, but also meet the highest standards of governance and compliance. You'll work closely with CERT analysts, Threat Intelligence specialists, and platform engineers to keep our operational ecosystem healthy, auditable, and continuously improving.

Your Responsibilities

Platform Operations

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize the platforms supporting CERT & Threat Intelligence operations
• Manage incidents, changes, and service requests following IT Service Management best practices
• Ensure availability, performance, and reliability of critical cybersecurity platforms
• Lead automation initiatives to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
• Contribute to the design and improvement of platform architectures and integrations

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to internal security policies and external standards (ISO 27001, NIS2, SOC2, etc.)
• Conduct compliance assessments, internal audits, and risk evaluations
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, runbooks, and audit evidence
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audit activities related to platform operations

Continuous Improvement

• Identify operational gaps and drive remediation initiatives
• Support the development and enforcement of operational standards and best practices
• Contribute to maintaining and achieving relevant security certifications

What You Bring

• Experience in IT/Security Operations, platform engineering, or a related field
• Solid understanding of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIS2, NIST, or similar)
• Familiarity with IT Service Management processes (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
• Strong analytical and documentation skills
• Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working with or within a CERT / SOC environment
• Knowledge of Threat Intelligence platforms and tooling
• Hands-on experience with automation or scripting
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with tools such as JIRA, ServiceNow, etc.

What We Offer

• A central role in a high-impact, globally operating cybersecurity team
• The opportunity to shape and improve platforms that matter — at Siemens scale
• A collaborative, open team culture with room for your ideas
• Continuous learning opportunities and access to cutting-edge security tooling

Who You'll Work With

• CERT Analysts & Incident Responders
• Threat Intelligence Specialists
• Platform & DevOps Engineers
• Security Architects
• Compliance & Risk teams

At Siemens, we value the diversity of our teams, promote equal opportunities, and foster an inclusive work environment. We welcome talent without distinction, respecting and supporting all forms of diversity. Our Equality Plan, in accordance with current legislation, ensures fair and transparent treatment, and reinforces our commitment to building an increasingly equitable and diverse workplace.

Key skills/competency

• Operations and Compliance Engineer
• Platform Engineering
• Cybersecurity Operations
• Threat Intelligence
• Compliance Frameworks
• IT Service Management
• Automation
• Risk Management
• Auditing
• Documentation