Security Engineer - Security Operations

About Us

TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.

TravelPerk has industry-leading travel inventory alongside powerful management features, 24/7 customer support, state-of-the-art technology, and consumer-grade design.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona, we’ve grown to over 1,800 people across Europe and North America. In 2022 we became a ‘unicorn’ and in 2025 we raised $200 million in a Series E funding round, increasing our valuation of $2.7 billion.

We’ve been winning awards too. Since 2023, we’ve been voted one of the best places to work, one of the fastest-growing apps and tech companies, and a leading pioneer of business travel.

These are just some of the reasons why global brands like Wise, Red Bull, GetYourGuide, and Aesop trust us to get the most out of their travel.

Hear more about TravelPerk. 

As a Security Operations Engineer at TravelPerk, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced threat detection solutions. Collaborating with the TechOps/IT team and various engineering squads at TravelPerk, you will ensure robust security measures are applied, and capabilities are built to support comprehensive security logging and monitoring across our products and enterprise.   If you are passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and possess strong technical expertise in security operations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

What you’ll do:

• Enhance threat detection & response by designing, implementing, and optimizing security tools, detection mechanisms, and secure configurations to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and optimize detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) across various security platforms.
• Continuously improve security strategy & technology stack by staying up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and evolving security best practices.
• Secure SaaS applications and infrastructure by implementing security best practices, access controls, and continuous monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS) by developing governance, implementing necessary controls, and securing business processes.
• Collaborate with both non-engineering teams and IT to drive improvements by providing consultative expertise and offering advisory insights for business projects.
• Design, implement and maintain secured cloud security technologies alongside the Product Security team to achieve security and compliance objectives across multiple cloud technologies (e.g. AWS GuardDuty/Security Hub/Inspector, GCP Security Command Center).
• Enhance threat hunting, incident response, and security operations through continuous improvement in detection, analysis, and automation.

What you’ll need:

• You hold a degree (University/University of Applied Sciences) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• You’re an accomplished Security Operations Engineer with a track record of threat detection engineering within a security operations center (SOC) or similar environment.
• You bring hands-on experience with SIEM solutions, EDR, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools.
• You're proficient in scripting languages (e.g. Python) for automating security processes and customizing security tools.
• You have prior experience with implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi).
• You have a strong understanding of networking protocols, cybersecurity frameworks, and attack vectors.
• You have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex security incidents and provide effective solutions.
• You have excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• You bring strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining threat detection rules, procedures, and incident reports.
• You are fluent in English; other languages are a plus.

 

What you’ll get:

• 💰 A competitive compensation package, including equity options in TravelPerk;

  🌴 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays;

  💼 Company Pension Plan with Aviva; 

  💊 Private medical insurance from Bupa;

  🙌 Life insurance with Zurich;

  🧘‍ Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum;

  🦷 Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa;

  🚲 Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus;

  💪 Discounts on 12-month gym memberships with GymFlex;

  💙 iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round;;

  🎟️ Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards;

  🥳 Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including our spectacular annual summer party;

  👶 Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors;

  🫶 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice;

  🌎 A ’Work from anywhere’ in the world allowance of 20 working days per year.

  📈 Exponential growth opportunities

How we work
Our Vision is for a world where TravelPerk is the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in person 3 days a week. For roles in Customer Care, this can be up to 5 days per week in the office. As such, this role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, and creativity, ultimately making us a great workplace.

At TravelPerk, we prioritize experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role. We believe that talent and ability aren't always reflected in formal credentials.

TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base—and we want to ensure that the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, meaning you're welcome at TravelPerk regardless of your appearance, where you're from, or anything else that makes you.

All official communication from TravelPerk comes from @travelperk.com email addresses, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask candidates to pay for equipment or make any kind of payment during the hiring process. If you receive an unexpected message claiming to be from TravelPerk and asking you to take action, please forward it to security@travelperk.com and we’ll confirm whether it’s legitimate.