Senior Cloud Security Engineer

About the opportunity

Once here you will

• Drive the Cloud Infrastructure Security function roadmap in alignment with the Product Manager, Tech Lead, and Engineering Manager.
• Own, define and drive initiatives, solutions, processes and frameworks to proactively identify and mitigate security threats within our AWS infrastructure which leads to an overall improvement of our security maturity.
• Design, deploy and maintain state-of-the-art cloud-native security solutions, incorporating end-to-end data protection, advanced threat detection, automated controls, alerting and remediation mechanisms to ensure continuous compliance and protection across our cloud infrastructure.  
• Perform regular and proactive research to detect new attack vectors.
• Perform Threat Modeling Sessions, assess and classify identify security threats and define threats mitigation solutions in alignment with the stakeholders
• Monitor for vulnerabilities, perform ongoing risk assessment and collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate the risk.
• Define the pentesting scope and scenarios.
• Develop and maintain documentation providing clear guidelines to strengthen security posture and ensure consistent, secure cloud operations across the organisation.
• Provide a first class service to our main stakeholders in our support portal
• Be part of our security incident response on-call rotation (voluntary) and lead security incidents 

What you will bring along

• Cloud Security

  : Competent understanding and experience of securing at minimum AWS cloud infrastructure environments, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environment and Linux systems.

• Risk Assessment:

  Experience with assessing security findings and mitigation strategies 

• Security Savvy

  : Competent knowledge of common security frameworks and tactics, including STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK, and OWASP.

• Data Security:

  Understanding of cloud data security challenges and best practices across cloud cloud environments.

• Tool Mastery:

  Experience in deploying and customising security tools to address threats and reduce risk (CSPM/CNAPP, vulnerability scanners, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, KSPM, container runtime security, etc.)

• Automation Pro

  : Proficiency in using CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Terraform) for implementing automated security testing and change management.

• Cloud Deployment

  : Hands-on Experience with modern cloud technology components and deployment patterns: virtual machines, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, infrastructure as code, etc.

• Scripting Skills

  : Proficiency in Python, Bash, or GO for scripting and automation.

• Ethical Hacker:

  Experience with ethical hacking and penetration test methodologies.

• Agile Mindset: Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management.
• Collaborative Spirit: Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and segments to achieve complex objectives.
• Hands-On: A hands-on attitude with a knack for driving solutions to completion.
• Communicator: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Growth-Driven: A growth mindset focused on learning and pushing the team forward.
• Community Contributor: Contributions to the security community, such as open-source tools, research papers, conference talks, etc.
• Educational Background: A Master's degree in cybersecurity or a related field or a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field with an advanced security certification.

Whats in it for you:

• Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europes most talked about disruptors .
• Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation. 
• As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.    
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.  
• A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses. 
• A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

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