Senior Security Engineer (m/w/d)
Summary
Design and mature security architecture across cloud and network domains, managing Splunk Cloud SIEM and Cribl pipelines. The role involves threat hunting, incident response, and mentoring SOC analysts.
- Design, implement, and continuously mature security architecture across endpoint, identity, network, cloud, and email domains
- Act as primary technical advisor to the external MSSP, reviewing and optimizing the Splunk Cloud SIEM and Cribl Stream/Edge data pipeline
- Partner with Infrastructure, Cloud Admin, and Client Services teams to review, harden, and implement security controls (Defender for Endpoint, Intune, Proofpoint, Zscaler, Cisco FTD, FortiGate)
- Oversee vulnerability management, prioritize remediation with system owners, and manage/quality-assure penetration tests and red-team exercises
- Perform and guide proactive threat hunting across XDR, identity, and network telemetry, converting findings into durable detections
- Act as senior escalation point for the SOC, leading complex investigations, forensic analysis, and incident response playbooks/tabletop exercises
- Mentor SOC analysts and junior engineers while maintaining high-quality architecture and runbook documentation
- Bachelor's degree in IT Security, Cyber Security, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience in IT security engineering, security operations, or infrastructure security
- Strong grounding in security-by-design, zero-trust, and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, and MITRE ATT&CK
- Advanced knowledge of Splunk Cloud SIEM (SPL, use-case development) and Cribl Stream/Edge
- Hands-on familiarity with Microsoft Security Stack, AWS Security Services, Proofpoint, and Zscaler/Cisco/FortiGate
- Preferred certifications include: CISSP, GIAC (GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GDSA), Microsoft SC-200/SC-100/AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin, Cribl Certified Observability Engineer
- Strong English communication skills (German a plus) and proven stakeholder/consulting ability across cross-functional teams
- Growth is important to us, that’s why we support your personal and professional development
- A working environment based on trust, encouragement and constructive feedback
- Collaboration with people from different countries and cultures
- 32 days annual leave plus 2 days off
- Flexible working hours and home office policy (approx. 60% possible)
- Attractive employee conditions for car insurance
- Exceptional company benefits: Employer subsidy for occupational pension scheme and disability pension, supplementary company health insurance, capital-forming benefits
- Optional: Job ticket, car parking spaces, monthly travel allowance
- EGYM Wellpass
- Financial subsidy as a small wish-fulfiller
- Free coffee, tea, water and weekly fruit delivery
- Health management and pme family service