Security EngineerMadrid (Hybrid -- 3 days in the office) | PermanentAbout the companyOur client is an established European financial technology group whose platforms help banks and private banks run their investment businesses. They work with a large base of financial institutions across Europe, and their products handle sensitive client and financial data every day. That means security sits at the core of what they deliver. They're growing their Madrid team and want a Security Engineer to help strengthen and scale their security function.The roleYou’ll be a hands-on member of the security team, working closely with engineering, infrastructure and compliance colleagues to protect the company’s platforms, cloud environments and data. You’ll find and fix risks, and you’ll also help build security into how software is designed, built and run.What you’ll be doingDesigning, implementing and maintaining security controls across cloud and on-premise infrastructureEmbedding security into the SDLC: threat modelling, secure code reviews and security tooling in CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency and container scanning)Monitoring, investigating and responding to security events and incidentsManaging vulnerabilities, from identification and prioritisation through to remediation with engineering teamsStrengthening identity and access management,



network security and secrets managementSupporting audits and regulatory requirements relevant to financial services (e.G. DORA, ISO 27001, GDPR)Producing clear documentation, runbooks and guidance, and helping lift security awareness across the businessWhat we’re looking forProven experience in a Security Engineering, Cloud Security, DevSecOps or similar roleStrong knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) and its security servicesHands-on experience with security tooling such as SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners and WAFsSolid understanding of networking, Linux/Windows hardening, IAM and encryptionScripting or automation skills (e.G. Python, Bash, PowerShell, Terraform)Familiarity with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Good communication skills and the ability to influence technical and non-technical colleaguesFluent English; Spanish is a plusNice to haveExperience in financial services or another regulated industryCertifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CCSP, CEH or cloud security certificationsExposure to ISO 27001, SOC 2 or DORA compliance workWhat’s on offerCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid working: 3 days a week in the Madrid officeThe chance to shape security at an established, growing fintechTraining, certification support and clear career progressionAn international, collaborative team#J-18808-Ljbffr

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