Senior Application Security Engineer (f/m/d)

E.ON Digital Technology GmbH | Permanent | Part or Full time

You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?

Then become a playmaker and join our team as Senior Application Security Engineer (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology.

We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver sustainable technology solutions because…

… it’s on us to make new energy work!

The Team – your impact

Our recently established Application Security Team is part of E.ON's Cyber Security Unit. We provide oversight of application security practices and work closely with other entities and units to enhance harmonization and standardization. Our main aim is to ensure application security is integrated into every step of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile processes. 

Your Role – meaningful & rewarding

• Provide oversight of the application security practices across the E.ON Group by helping to plan, prioritise, and own the application security roadmap
• Create and maintain application security standards, directives and guidelines for secure software development
• Partner with development, product management and operations teams to integrate security in the software development lifecycle
• Continuously improve our security practices based on metrics and lessons learned
• Evaluate, select, and manage application security tools and technologies (e.g. static and dynamic security analysis tools)
• Create and execute application security training and awareness programs for developers including hackathons, capture the flag events, live hacking

Your Profile – authentic & open-minded

• Extensive experience in application security and/or secure software development
• Proven track record of working closely with development and product teams
• In-depth knowledge of common application security risks (e.g. OWASP Top 10) and effective mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with cloud concepts, e.g. containerization
• Strong expertise in application security activites e.g. secure coding, threat modeling, vulnerability management
• Hands-on experience with application security tools such as SCA, SAST, and DAST
• Excellent communication skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to security
• Fluency in German and English is essential

Our Benefits – smart & useful​

• Enjoy flexibility: You can combine coming to the office and working from home flexibly. It’s even possible to go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.​
• Advance your development: We grow and we want you to grow with us. Learning on the job, exchanging with others, or taking part in an individual training – our learning culture enables you to bring your personal and professional development to the next level.​
• Get connected: Take the opportunity to engage in our Digital Empowerment Communities for collaboration, learning, and network building.​
• Recharge your battery: You have 30 days of paid vacation per year plus Christmas and New Year's Eve off. Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more paid vacation or you can take a sabbatical.​
• Elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing offers to a subsidised Deutschland-Ticket – your way is our way.​
• Think ahead: With our company pension scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.​
• This is by far not all… We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the hiring process.

Do you have questions?
For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition Team, ­EDT_Talent_Acquisition@eon.com.

Please understand that for data protection reasons we can only accept applications submitted via our portal. Unfortunately, we cannot consider application documents that reach us by email or post.

What you need to know:
Job Req ID: 237786
Contract type: Permanent
Working time: Part or Full time
Company: E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
Location: Essen, Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Hannover, München, Würzburg
Function area: Cyber Security; IT Strategy & Architecture; IT/Digital