Information Security Engineer
Qwist GmbH
Berlin, Germany
2 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, German Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Berlin, Germany
Tech stack
Microsoft Windows
Computer Security
Identity and Access Management
Intrusion Detection Systems
Security Information and Event Management
Okta
Cybercrime
Job description
- Own and lead the security and incident processes. Including investigation, root cause analysis, and mitigation.
- Design, implement, and maintain our security stack (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.) and drive the development of our SOC environment.
- Establish and manage vulnerability monitoring, threat hunting, and proactive breach detection processes.
- Translate security policies into effective technical controls and regularly review their implementation across teams.
- Act as an escalation point for access management, support audits (e.g.ISO 27001), and collaborate closely with IT, Development, and our internal audit and governance team., * Actively shape the future with a leading Open Finance pioneer supporting Europe's top banks
- 30 vacation days per year on a fulltime basis to recharge andmaintainbalance
- Personal development budget, structured feedback and salary review process, and opportunities to grow
- A monthly benefits budget - usable for mobility, health, or lifestyle
- Public transport subsidy for a sustainable and stress-freecommut
- A modern, centrallylocatedoffice with a positive atmosphere
- A supportive, purpose-driven company culture with experienced and committed colleagues
Requirements
- At least 3 years of strong, hands-on experience in Security Operations (SecOps) and incident management. Ideally in a Fintech or RegTech company.
- Solid technical background with practical experience in SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR/XDR, and endpoint security.
- Proven experience working with ISO 27001 (DORA knowledge is a plus).
- Experience with identity and access management solutions (e.g.JumpCloud, Okta) and Microsoft 365 administration.
- Structured, proactive working style with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
- German and English skills at least on B2 level
About the company
Qwist is a leader in Open Finance, helping organizations unlock, analyze, and leverage financial data. With 100 employees across Europe and more than 100 clients - including leading banks, insurers, and automotive platforms - we provide regulated, secure access to 99% of all bank accounts in the DACH region and beyond.