Security Engineer - Security Controls Adoption & Assurance

Summary

Join Jimdo's small team of security experts and help protect our people and assets from threats. As a Security Engineer, you will implement and adopt critical security controls, manage vulnerabilities, and ensure security best practices across Jimdo's enterprise and cloud environments. You will support the Head of SecOps in operationalizing the Technical Security Strategy, develop security standards, enhance cloud security posture, automate security workflows, and engage with teams to improve security control adoption. You will also build KPIs and dashboards, act as a liaison with external vendors, and ensure compliance with security standards. This role offers a remote-first work environment with flexible hours and a competitive benefits package.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
• Relevant security certifications (GIAC, CISSP, CCSP, OSCP, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code)
• Expertise in vulnerability management, threat analysis, and penetration testing
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Terraform, CI/CD)
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR)
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide security guidance
• Experience in building security controls and assurance frameworks

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of SecOps in operationalizing the Technical Security Strategy
• Implement security controls to ensure enforcement of policies and procedures
• Develop security standards for integration into the Jimdo technology environment
• Enhance cloud security posture management (AWS, EKS) and vulnerability remediation
• Automate security workflows, including vulnerability management and compliance checks
• Engage with teams to improve security control adoption and assurance
• Manage security controls assurance and post-incident remediation activities
• Build KPIs, dashboards, and security reports to track security effectiveness
• Act as a liaison with external vendors and ensure compliance with security standards

Benefits

• Fully remote work set-up with opportunities for in-person collaboration
• You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in
• We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever
• Company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and Hack Weeks, Deep Work Thursdays, conferences and access to technical eLearning platforms
• Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly
• A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace
• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations
• An employee assistance program, offering resources and counseling
• Plus, a perk that keeps giving: up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever