Security Engineer (all genders)

Schedule: full-or-part-time Employment: permanent Become part of our mission Our customers develop complex software and system solutions with high cybersecurity requirements and  reliability . This involves not only identifying vulnerabilities, but also understanding systems in a way that leads to  sustainable security solutions . You’ll contribute by analyzing systems, assessing risks, and working together to implement concrete improvements. Typical tasks related to IT operations, infrastructure monitoring, or the SOC are not the focus of this role. Instead, you can expect: the opportunity to integrate security early on and actively shape the process; professional development in areas such as application security and architecture; challenging projects with real-world technical challenges; close collaboration with software and security engineers; self-organized teams, flexible work schedules, and the option to work in the office or in a hybrid setting. These tasks interest you You analyze systems and applications , identify security risks , and derive specific improvement measures . You conduct security assessments and security tests for applications, APIs, cloud environments, and other technical systems. Together with other engineers and stakeholders, you will design and develop robust security solutions and evaluate technical approaches. You will accompany security improvements from analysis through design to implementation in live systems. You will evaluate the effectiveness of measures and continuously refine existing solutions. That makes you stand out You have 2–4 years of practical experience in IT security or software development  and have worked on real-world systems. You understand  how modern systems and applications  are structured (e.g., APIs, cloud), can assess security risks , and develop solutions to deal with them. You work in an analytical and solution-oriented manner , are eager to truly understand systems, and can clearly discuss technical topics. You have very good German and English skills (at least C1 level) to ensure clear and confident communication within the team and with our partners. You want to actively integrate security into applications and systems and develop technical security solutions , rather than just operating or monitoring security. What we offer you New Work & Culture Self-organized teams with plenty of creative freedom Responsibility and the opportunity to shape the work An open culture of learning from mistakes and giving feedback Mentoring & Personal Development Individual mentoring from day one Regular development reviews (catch-ups) Leadership on a equal footing, based on trust and respect Lifelong Learning Technical and cross-functional training Internal TechTalks, external training courses, and conferences High-End Software Engineering Challenging, innovative, and diverse projects Cross-functional teams using modern technologies A culture of expertise and cross-team knowledge sharing Family-Friendly Environment Subsidy for childcare costs of up to 250 € per child Continued pay for days when children are sick Community & Events Regular events (e.g., retreats, summer festivals) Personal interactions & team cohesion Part of a diverse, connected community from Day 1 Work Hours & Flexibility Freedom to choose work hours and location Flexible work time accounts, 30 days of vacation, part-time option, sabbatical & workation Health & Well-being Mental Health Task Force JobRad & other benefits Diversity & Inclusion Diversity Task Force for a diversity of perspectives Culture of belonging: Everyone should feel accepted Salary information Within our standardized and transparent salary framework, the gross annual salary of the position ranges from EUR 58 ,000 - 70,000 and is based on various factors such as qualifications and experience. Your contact person Daniela +49 821 885882-0 work@xitaso.com