(Senior) Security Engineer (m/f/d)
Unzer · Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- On site
- Full-time
- €85,000 / year
- Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Job highlights
- Design and implement security architecture.
- Operate security systems and cloud services.
- Mitigate risks via monitoring and incident response.
- Develop tools for vulnerability management.
- Ensure compliance with security standards.
About the role
About Us
Unzer is a leading European fintech company with a mission to simplify international payments for e-commerce and retail businesses. Our brand was formed from 13 companies that now contribute to building a unique product covering the entire payment flow.
At Unzer, we are driven by the belief that customers should enjoy a seamless shopping experience, no matter where they choose to shop. We are a team of over 750 experts from 70 different nationalities, dedicated to creating a state-of-the-art unified commerce platform. Our goal is to enable businesses to delight their customers with a seamless payment experience.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, payment expert, or a dedicated support professional, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference.
Our offices: We are based across Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg with a HQ in Berlin.
About The Team
The Security Engineering team is responsible for operating and monitoring security systems and using security services provided by cloud service providers to respond to security events/incidents in a timely manner to minimize business impacts. The team deals with security relevant tasks and projects such as security architecture design, security best practices creation and application, security incidents management, security vulnerability management and security solutions deployment in the business environments.
What your work will look like:
- Evaluate the security strategies and contribute to designing and implementing our security architecture.
- Adopt required security controls to protect company assets, working together with application architects and owners.
- Mitigate security risks through security system operations, continuous security monitoring, threat analysis, and security incident response using the SOC platform.
- Discover standard security services offerings, install, and execute processes and standards for optimal use of security services from a variety of service providers.
- Develop technical solutions and new security tools to help manage security vulnerabilities and automate repeatable tasks.
- Ensure compliance with security standards and compliance guidelines in all highly regulated environments.
- Ensure that the company knows as much as possible, as quickly as possible about security incidents.
What you need to be successful in this role:
- Over 6+ years of security operations and engineering experience.
- Good understanding of security architecture design concepts and practical experience in applying them.
- Demonstrable experience working with security services offered by cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and using them to protect organization’s information assets.
- Strong knowledge of security analysis from the SOC perspectives (detection, triage, investigation, prevention, remediation, mitigation, etc.).
- Familiarity with DevOps environments and skills to apply cybersecurity principles, threat modeling, and risk assessment.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks or standards (e.g., NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO27001).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
NICE TO HAVE
- Certified in AWS Security Specialty or another relevant AWS certificate.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
- Deep understanding of DevOps tools or programming languages (GitHub, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, Scripting languages, etc.).
Please note that we will not sponsor your visa or relocation, and you must have a valid work permit to be eligible for this position.
What's next?
Does it sound exciting? - Apply with your CV in English. Please don’t shy away if you don’t meet all the requirements! We’re looking forward to meeting you. We will get back to you within 14 days of receiving your application. The interview process includes a 30-minute intro call with a TA Partner, a 60-minute call with the hiring manager and another team member, and a 30-minute executive interview. Please note the process might alter depending on our team’s availability.
What's in there for you:
- Work from home up to 60% of the time. We want you to keep your work-life balance.
- Mobility support, whether you choose bike rental or leasing or a Deutschlandticket (for Germany) - we've got you covered.
- Explore counselling assistance, be it for professional or personal matters, through our associated platform.
- Pension scheme, we want to give back and help you secure your future.
- 15 days a year of workation from your desired destination within the EU.
- Flexible working hours – you get to choose the schedule that works best for you!
- Learning budget of 1000 euros per year – you can develop your passions with us.
- Enjoy some fun moments with your coworkers – we throw a company party once a year and host several team events!
We are committed to protecting your personal data. Please find our applicant privacy information here.
Unzer is an equal employment opportunities workplace, and we commit to hiring regardless of race, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religion, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Security Engineer
- Security Architecture
- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Threat Analysis
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- DevOps Security
- Compliance Frameworks (NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO27001)
- Security Controls
Skills & topics
- Security Engineer
- Security Operations
- Security Architecture
- Cloud Security
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- SOC
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Management
- DevOps
- Fintech
- Cybersecurity
- Compliance
- NIST
- GDPR
- PCI DSS
- ISO27001
- CISSP
- Python
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years in security operations, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SOC analysis. Emphasize experience with compliance frameworks like NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, or ISO27001.
- Showcase relevant skills: Detail your practical experience in security architecture design, threat modeling, risk assessment, and DevOps environments. Mention any AWS security certifications or CISSP.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience with security incident response, vulnerability management, and automating security tasks. Understand Unzer's mission and unified commerce platform.
- Highlight communication: Emphasize your excellent English communication skills, crucial for collaborating with diverse teams.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Senior Security Engineer at Unzer?
- As a Senior Security Engineer at Unzer, you will be responsible for evaluating security strategies, designing and implementing security architecture, adopting security controls, mitigating risks through monitoring and incident response, developing security tools, and ensuring compliance with security standards.
- What experience is required for the Senior Security Engineer role at Unzer?
- We are looking for candidates with over 6 years of security operations and engineering experience. Essential skills include understanding security architecture design, practical experience with cloud security services (AWS, Azure, GCP), strong SOC analysis knowledge, familiarity with DevOps, and knowledge of compliance frameworks.
- Does Unzer sponsor visas or relocation for the Senior Security Engineer position?
- No, Unzer does not sponsor visas or relocation for this position. Candidates must possess a valid work permit to be eligible.
- What is the interview process for the Senior Security Engineer role at Unzer?
- The interview process typically includes a 30-minute intro call with a TA Partner, a 60-minute call with the hiring manager and a team member, and a 30-minute executive interview. The process may vary based on team availability.
- What are the 'nice to have' qualifications for the Senior Security Engineer at Unzer?
- Nice-to-have qualifications include AWS Security Specialty certification or other relevant AWS certificates, CISSP certification, and a deep understanding of DevOps tools or programming languages such as GitHub, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, or other scripting languages.
- How does Unzer support work-life balance for its Senior Security Engineers?
- Unzer supports work-life balance through flexible working hours, up to 60% work-from-home options, and 15 days of workation within the EU per year. They also offer counselling assistance.
- What kind of compliance frameworks should a Senior Security Engineer at Unzer be familiar with?
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks and standards such as NIST, GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO27001 is required for the Senior Security Engineer role at Unzer.
- What are Unzer's benefits for employees in the Security Engineering team?