Cybersecurity Engineer (f/m/d)

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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!
This position sits within the Core IT Services department, which provides an IT infrastructure platform for the business. The team has two primary focuses: cybersecurity operations and network operations.
You will be part of a global team – Network Security Operations, collaborating with colleagues across Europe, Asia and the U.S.
This position will be based in our Frankfurt office.
What you will do
Be responsible for our security engineering platforms with particular focus on SIEM and EDR, Anti-Virus and Anti Malware solutions
Leverage our security platform’s automation capabilities to implement and optimise SOAR capabilities throughout our environment
Research, design and deploy new security features and products
In the event of a major incident, lead the technical response into cybersecurity incidents at AllianzGI, from initial triage through containment, investigation, remediation, and follow-up; typically, your involvement will be limited to major incidents or incidents that require a deeper technical understanding of the security tools
Support our threat intelligence programme, identifying regional and global threats, and respond accordingly
Support the development and improvement of the global cybersecurity operations programme (including processes and procedures), reflecting global/regional/local business needs with special emphasis on end-to-end process coverage including 3rd parties (e.g., outsourcing partners)
Support and improve the Security Exception process, close alignment with our global Information Security team
Act as a point of contact to third-party(-ies), service providers as well as within the Core IT Services, Risk Management, Enterprise Architecture, IT Support/ Workplace, IT Compliance, Information Security, Business Resilience, Procurement, Finance and other cross-functions
What you bring
Required
Hands-on experience implementing, managing, and improving security platforms, such as SIEM, DLP, IPS/IDS, WAF, EDR, etc., experience with the Microsoft Security Suite is ideal
Deep technical expertise and relevant experience in security operations (threat intelligence, security monitoring, incident/crisis management, vulnerability management and security engineering), with the ability to run consistent global operations across these areas
Hands-on experience responding to incidents, including use of various response and investigation tools across Mobile, Windows, Linux, Network and Cloud platforms (specifically Microsoft 365 and Azure)
Proven track record in working with diverse global teams, as well as excellent communication skills (communicating and reporting complex technical concepts to business and risk stakeholders)
Fluency in English both written and spoken, additional language skills are a plus
A minimum of 5 years direct security operations experience is required
Experience with Microsoft PowerBI
Experience handling multiple concurrent projects and priorities
Committed to continuous professional development
Good interpersonal skills and a team player
Highly motivated, target-oriented and persistent
Able to accommodate dynamic work priorities and a global environment
Preferred
A primary degree in Information Technology is preferred, as well as specific industry qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA, etc.) which are directly related to cybersecurity
Knowledge of regulatory requirements, such as Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), KAIT, VAIT, etc.
Experience working in an Agile environment
What we offer
We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
Company share purchasing plan
Mental health and wellbeing programs
Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
Self-guided learning & development
… and so much more!

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