Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer

N26 GmbH • Other • Berlin • 6h ago

About the opportunity

Are you a driven, passionate expert in cloud infrastructure and corporate IT security field, ready to take the reins and tackle the challenges identifying and mitigating security threats? We're on the lookout for an Infrastructure Security Technical Lead who is eager to make a lasting impact.Collaborate closely with our Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, and Corporate IT teams to safeguard our customers and our organization.At the heart of our mission is the Infrastructure Security team, committed to detecting, mitigating and preventing security threats within our cloud infrastructure and corporate IT systems. We're dedicated to providing efficient and effective services that empower our N26 tech teams to excel.

Who we are

N26 has reimagined banking for today's digital world. Technology and design empower everything we do and it's how we are building the global banking platform the world loves to use.We've eliminated physical branches, paperwork, and hidden fees for an elegant digital experience and supreme savings. Giving people the power to live and bank their way is what gets us out of bed in the morning and inspires the work that we do. Founded in 2013, N26 now has more than 8 million customers in 24 markets. We are headquartered in Berlin with offices in multiple cities across Europe, including Vienna and Barcelona, and a 1,500-strong team of more than 80 nationalities.

Steer the Cloud Infrastructure and Corporate IT team's technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with team, stakeholder and the Security Segment.
Own, define, and lead complex initiatives, solutions, and frameworks to elevate our security maturity across the board.
Be accountable for compliance topic relevant to the scope of the team.
Provide technical mentorship to team members and relevant stakeholders.
You will champion knowledge sharing, cultivate learning and avoid knowledge silos in the team.
Stay up to date with the latest security trends and be willing to actively share with the rest of the organisation.

Relevant experience in securing AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, Linux systems, endpoint devices, email security, DLP, Identity and Access Management, and corporate critical applications.
Knowledge of common security frameworks and tactics, including STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK®, NIST, and OWASP
Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Go.
Proficiency in welding CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Terraform) to orchestrate automated security testing and drive change management initiatives.
Strong leadership skills
Problem-Solving attitude
Passion for mentoring and coaching

Accelerate your career growth by joining one of Europe's most talked about disruptors .
Employee benefits that range from a competitive personal development budget, work from home budget, discounts to fitness & wellness memberships, language apps and public transportation.
As an N26 employee you will have access to a Premium subscription on your personal N26 bank account. As well as subscriptions for friends and family members.
Vacation days vary depending on your location of work. Additional day of annual leave for each year of service.
A high degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies - all while working with a friendly team of peers of diverse nationalities, life experiences and family statuses.
A relocation package with visa support for those who need it.

N26 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

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