IT-Security Engineer (f/m/d)*

Do you want to play an instrumental role as IT-Security Engineer (f/m/d)*? Apply and be part of a new approach in the digital real estate industry!

With the power of a globally successful brand, we at Engel & Völkers are setting new standards and, together with our international colleagues, driving forward first-class services and creative solutions. At Engel & Völkers, you'll work independently from day one with plenty of creative freedom to contribute new ideas and realize projects. Together, we are shaping a corporate culture that fosters personal growth and an innovative mindset.

To support our IT-Security Team at the Hamburg headquarters, we are looking for you as IT-Security Engineer (f/m/d)* with immediate effect in full-time (40 hours). As IT-Security Engineer (f/m/d)*, you will work closely with our Tech Lead to elevate our defensive capabilities. Supported by an external SOC that handles initial triaging, your focus will be on the engineering, automation, and continuous maturity growth of our core security systems.

Tasks that let you grow

• Drive SIEM maturity alongside our Tech Lead by continuously developing our Google Chronicle & SOAR platform, building and tuning correlation rules, and designing automated playbooks to optimize detection engineering.
• Serve as the internal escalation point for our external SOC providers, taking over complex security incidents and improving the overall operational workflow.
• Support the continuous improvement and configuration of our defensive stack, including EDR and Firewall infrastructures.
• Manage infrastructure risks by assessing findings from Google SCC (Security Command Center) and coordinating vulnerability remediation across teams.
• Prepare, accompany, and evaluate external penetration tests while supporting team‑wide business continuity management (BCM) and incident response strategies.

Your skills, that inspire us

• University degree in the field of computer science, information security or a similar education.
• Several years of hands‑on experience with modern SIEM/ SOAR platforms (ideally Google SecOps / Chronicle) and solid scripting skills in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
• A deep understanding of security automation principles, knowledge of Enterprise Firewalls as well as knowledge in the area of offensive security (“ethical hacking”).
• Understanding of modern endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions and defensive stacks, preferably Microsoft Defender or Jamf.
• Basic understanding of organizational security structures, including frameworks like ISO 27001, BSI-IT Grundschutz, or BCM methodologies.
• Very good communication skills in English, German is a plus.

An environment that empowers you

• General conditions: 30 days of vacation plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, a hybrid work model with 50% presence at the headquarters each month, a learning flat rate in the in‑house Academy and company pension scheme.
• Health & mobility: Monthly subsidies for your sports membership or for the Urban Sports Club, a Work‑Life Portal, JobRad, Deutschland‑Ticket subsidy and your own Pluxee card.
• Engel & Völkers Community: Various offers and training opportunities with e‑learning formats, individual support, events and company celebrations, an incentivized employee referral program and other corporate benefits.
• Offers at the headquarters: Monthly after‑work events, Barista bar with a wide selection of beverages and additional snacks, massage offers, an annual health week, a weekly “juice day” with freshly pressed juices, a 24/7 kiosk, influenza vaccinations, as well as free parking and e‑charging stations in our underground garage.

*With this job advertisement, we are explicitly addressing female, male and diverse potential new colleagues. We at Engel & Völkers are proud of our diversity and want to continue to promote it. We expressly welcome all applicants, regardless of their gender, age, nationality, religion or sexual orientation!

** The stated salary range refers to the total annual gross salary based on full-time employment (standard 40-hour work week). The final individual salary is expected to fall within this range, depending on experience and skills relevant to the position.