Security Engineer - Technical Specialist
Trade Republic
Please note that this position is based in Berlin or London.
THE BEST WORK OF YOUR CAREER
Trade Republic is the largest savings platform in Europe - we operate in 17 countries, serving +8 million customers who trusted us with over 100B in assets. But we’re striving for more.
We have a bold mission to empower everyone to build wealth with easy, safe, and free access to financial systems. You will have the opportunity to grow your career by collaborating with a team of outstanding talents and state of the art technology to build a lasting, positive future for millions.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Design security architectures, threat models, and Zero Trust frameworks
- Develop security automation, SOAR workflows, and AI-powered security tools
- Perform security assessments, penetration testing, and code reviews
- Build and optimise SIEM/EDR platforms, detection rules, and threat hunting capabilities
- Implement cloud security controls and DevSecOps pipelines with automated compliance
- Investigate and remediate security incidents with forensic analysis
- Integrate security testing into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
- Create Infrastructure as Code security patterns and container/Kubernetes security strategies
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Core Experience:
- 5+ years hands-on cybersecurity experience across multiple domains
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting and security automation
- Experience with cloud security services, SIEM/SOAR/EDR platforms, and threat intelligence tools
- Knowledge of application security testing (SAST/DAST/IAST) and secure coding practices
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and container security
- Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis
Technical Areas (experience in several preferred):
- Security architecture frameworks (Zero Trust, SABSA, TOGAF)
- DevSecOps tools and CI/CD security integration
- Threat modelling and security design patterns
- Container and Kubernetes security implementation
- AI/LLM technologies for security applications
Nice to have:
- Financial services or regulated industry experience
- Compliance frameworks (MaRisk, BAIT, ISO 27001, NIS 2, SOC 2, GDPR)
- Relevant certifications (OSCP, PNTP, PWPE, PWPP, PMPA, CRTE, RTO, AWS Security, CKA, CKS, etc.)
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY NOW
Our culture rewards ownership, excellence, and high energy. We care deeply about outcomes and hold each other accountable - we’re here to win and fix one of the largest challenges Europeans face - closing the pension gap and democratising wealth. If this gets you fired up, reach out!
We believe it’s our team’s varied identities and backgrounds that make us sharper and stronger. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunity to thrive in their careers. For any questions on DEI during the interview process, reach out to your recruitment partner.