Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer (Hybrid)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer, you will play a key role within our Infrastructure Security team, contributing to the design, development, and implementation of secure infrastructure solutions across diverse environments including cloud platforms, on-premise infrastructure and Kubernetes. Your expertise will be vital in guiding the organization in maintaining strong Infrastructure security practices and fostering a security-conscious culture.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING) 

• Collaborate on infrastructure security initiatives, contributing to the development and execution of infrastructure security strategies that protect our organisation from evolving threats.

• Implement automation solutions to improve cloud security posture and optimize security operations within our on-premises infrastructure.

• Continuously improve the security of our infrastructure, ensuring resilience against abuse, malicious activities, and emerging threats.

• Support secure containerized environments and CI/CD pipelines by building security into processes with developer-friendly guardrails.

• Help develop security processes for infrastructure provisioning, emphasizing least-privilege principles and zero-trust models.

• Act as a mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance on security best practices.

• Own the process of identifying, remediating, and validating high-severity security issues, minimizing disruption to the organization and customers.
   

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have 5+ years of experience contributing to Infrastructure security initiatives and building secure infrastructures in hybrid cloud/on-premise environments.

• You have experience with (Azure) Active Directory and how to secure it.

• You have a strong understanding of cloud and on-premise network security (firewalls, routers, switches) and stay current on evolving threats and best practices.

• You are proficient with cloud-native technologies, including CI/CD, containers, Kubernetes, serverless, and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform). Working knowledge of AWS/Azure/GCP is good to have.

• You have experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, or Go) for security processes within CI/CD pipelines.

• You are passionate about information security and motivated to enhance security in a dynamic environment.

• You have experience or proficiency in implementing any of the compliance frameworks like SOC, ISO etc.

• You enjoy solving complex security challenges and mentoring others in adopting security best practices.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 40% off products sold and shipped by Zalando 

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model 

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation per year

• A one-time allowance to set up an ergonomic workstation (outside of Zalando office)

• Health & Dental Insurance (opt-in)

• Pension Trust Fund (opt-in)

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Tax Saver Commuter Tickets

• Employee shares program

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options, including Gympass

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Professional development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer reviews

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

do.BETTER - our diversity & inclusion strategy: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy
Our employee resource groups: https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/our-employee-resource-groups

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

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