Senior IT Security Engineer at Bitpanda Technology UK Limited

Vienna, , Austria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Incident Response, Threat Hunting, SIEM, Scripting, Digital Forensics, System Hardening, Network Security Controls, Configuration Remediation, Compliance Standards, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DORA, Problem Solving, Communication, Security Best Practices, Employee Training

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Who we are We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing. Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go! Your mission The IT Security Engineer will be responsible for managing and enhancing security systems and controls that protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. This hands-on role will collaborate cross-functionally to implement security best practices and technologies that reduce risk, enable compliance, and support incident response capabilities. What you'll do Incident Response & Monitoring: Participate in on-call rotation for security incidents, manage EDR/SIEM detection rules, and conduct threat/APT monitoring, hunting, and simulation to detect and mitigate malicious activity. System Hardening & Security Operations: Harden systems, optimise security tools and processes, and automate workflows to improve efficiency and reduce risk. Risk Assessment & Compliance: Perform security scanning, phishing campaigns, risk assessments, and audits to maintain robust security posture. Employee Awareness & Training: Educate employees on security best practices and raise awareness to strengthen organizational security culture. Continuous Learning & Expertise Development: Expand knowledge through ongoing training, certifications, and staying up to date with emerging threats and security technologies. Who you are: 5+ years in hands-on information security, including incident response, threat hunting, SIEM, scripting, and digital forensics. Expertise in system hardening, network security controls (firewalls, proxies, IDS/IPS), and configuration remediation. Strong knowledge of compliance standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, DORA). Self-driven, vendor-agnostic problem solver able to own security projects end-to-end. Effective communicator with cross-functional teams; fluent in English. What’s in it for you Hybrid-working model with 25-Work From Anywhere days* Competitive total compensation package including participation in our stock option plan Market-leading benefits programs shaped by our Time & Flexibility policies* Company-wide and team events — both in-person and virtually! Bitpanda swag to keep you living the brand. Comprehensive onsite onboarding program at our Vienna HQ. And, above all, the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform. Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. * These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).

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Responsibilities

The IT Security Engineer will manage and enhance security systems and controls to protect the company's infrastructure, applications, and data. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally to implement security best practices and technologies that reduce risk and support incident response capabilities.