Job Description

Join Our Team as a Senior Security Engineer at Sportradar! 

Are you ready to elevate your career in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the digital sports environment? At Sportradar, we provide a platform for you to gain international recognition for your expertise while working alongside industry leaders. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to be part of a diverse and collaborative global team dedicated to innovation, integrity, and excellence. 

Why Sportradar? 

• Global Recognition: Showcase your skills on an international stage and build a career with a renowned leader in digital sports. 
• Expert Collaboration: Work with seasoned professionals and industry experts to scale our operations and drive success. 
• Diverse Team Spirit: Join a team that values diversity, collaboration, and a shared passion for sports and technology. 
• Continuous Learning: Access our eAcademy with a variety of courses to enhance your skills and support your professional growth. 
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package focused on your health, well-being, and financial security, matched with a competitive salary based on your experience. 
• Passion for Sports: Immerse yourself in a work environment where sports are part of everyday life, driving our mission and values. 

THE CHALLENGE

As aSenior Security Engineer, you will join our Security Engineering squad, dedicated to enhancing IT Security and Information Security processes. Your role involves providing specialized services, supporting both security-focused teams and other business units, and ensuring the seamless operation of security solutions such as SIEM, NIDS, SOAR, WAF, AWS, and more. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and take responsibility for security toolsets. 
• Design and implement technical solutions based on business needs. 
• Perform regular maintenance and continuous improvements. 
• Ensure service availability through monitoring and resource management. 
• Maintain compliance with audit standards (ISO, SOX, etc.). 
• Conduct Proof of Concept/Value for new technologies and vendors. 
• Support product and vendor decisions, planning, and documentation. 
• Maintain and develop internal documentation. 
• Provide expert advice on security best practices. 

YOUR PROFILE

• 8+ years of experience working in a security operations environment, preferably in a security engineering role. 
• Strong familiarity with AWS security solutions. 
• Understanding of fundamental security concepts and terminologies (CIA, basic cryptography knowledge etc.) 
• Familiarity with SIEM or Data Lake tools (Splunk, Elastic Stack, OpenSearch) 
• Experience with designing/deploying/configuring security tooling  
• Good knowledge of identified operating system platforms; routers, network protocols, and security architecture. 
• Advanced networking, analysis and security skills. 
• Ability to work independently, to carry responsibility and to self-learn. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Fluency in English. 

Desired Experience and qualifications: 

• Experience in a Security Operations Centre or as a Security Engineer. 
• Proficiency in programming languages, especially Python. 
• Applied experience with M365 security tools (MDATP, MS Defender for Identity, etc.). 
• Proven track record in technical delivery within a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience with automation concepts. 
• Advanced coursework in Computer Science or Information Technology, or equivalent experience. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or equivalent industry experience. 
• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SANS GIAC, CEH, LPT, etc. 

Ready to Make an Impact? 

Apply now to join our dynamic team at Sportradar and take the next step in your career as a Senior Security Engineer. Together, we can achieve great things and shape the future of digital sports! 

Additional Information

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!