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# Principal Security Engineer *

- **Company:** Engel Gmbh
- **Location:** Hamburg, Germany
- **Salary:** €80,000.0 - €100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Software System Penetration Testing, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Networking Basics, Secure Coding, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Large Language Models, Software Security, Git, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5898595801

## About the Role

* Relevant degree in Computer Science, vocational IT training, or equivalent educational background.
 * Extensive work experience in the field of security engineering, working with complex security risks and trade-offs, leading complex technical initiatives and guiding cross-team decisions.
 * Deep expertise in production cloud and Kubernetes security as well as hands-on scripting skills to automate controls via Git, CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code.
 * Strong background in security monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management, using an evidence-driven approach to regularly audit tool coverage and control effectiveness.
 * Practical experience in application security, threat modeling and secure development, backed by sound identity, endpoint and network fundamentals.
 * Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; German is a plus.

## Description

To strengthen our IT-Security Team at the Hamburg headquarters, we are looking for you as a full-time (40 hours) Principal Security Engineer (f/m/d) with immediate effect. As Principal Security Engineer (f/m/d)*, you will combine hands-on engineering with architecture, mentoring and cross-team delivery and thus help secure the digital services behind Engel & Völkers business.
Tasks that let you grow

 * As a Principal Security Engineer (f/m/d)* you will ensure our technical security across standard and AI-enabled applications, AI / LLM integrations, cloud infrastructure and corporate IT by assessing attack surfaces, configurations and security controls; identifying vulnerabilities and steer remediation.
 * Take ownership of E&V's security architecture and roadmap while identifying relevant attack vectors, evaluating the effectiveness of existing controls and collaborating with responsible teams to address identified material gaps.
 * Assess the security of existing GCP and Kubernetes workloads, identities, networks and secrets, followed by detecting possible configuration flaws, excessive permissions and attack paths.
 * Embed threat modelling, security reviews and automated checks into product development and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Enhance SIEM/SOAR detection quality and automation, serving as the technical escalation point for the external SOC to refine telemetry and handle complex incidents.
 * Drive holistic vulnerability management by prioritizing risks, based on exposure and impact, coordinating penetration tests, and steering remediation.


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