Senior Security and Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

Job description

ABOUT CODESPHERE Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability – a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders. Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, we’ve expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision. We’re scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us 🚀 ABOUT THE ROLE Codesphere runs cloud infrastructure that enterprises and governments depend on – security is not an afterthought, it's a foundation. As a Senior Security & Compliance Engineer (m/f/d), you own the security posture of our platform: from vulnerability management and incident response to compliance frameworks and developer enablement. WHAT YOU'LL DRIVE - You conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning – and drive remediation with development teams - You manage security scanning tooling (DAST/SAST) and perform security code reviews - You design and implement security controls across our full technology stack, defining and enforcing standards for development, infrastructure, and data - You integrate security into our CI/CD pipelines and development processes – Shift Left and DevSecOps in practice, not just on paper - You develop and maintain our Security Incident Response Plan, monitor security logs via SIEM, and lead forensic analysis when needed - You ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations – including GDPR and ISO 27001 - You manage IAM systems with a least privilege approach - You develop and deliver security awareness training for the whole company – and specialised secure coding training for engineering teams WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT - 5+ years in a security engineering or similar role, ideally in a cloud or SaaS environment - Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability management, and DAST/SAST tooling - Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD security integration - Familiarity with SIEM tools, incident response, and forensic analysis - Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks – GDPR, ISO 27001, and ideally BSI IT-Grundschutz - Strong communicator – able to translate security risks into clear guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences - Fluent in English; German is a strong plus given the nature of our compliance landscape WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - 32 days of paid time off – 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off - Meal allowance – up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over €100 net for you - Flexibility – hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours - Steep learning curve – fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company - Job-Rad – lease a bike through us, tax-free - Gym access – stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only) - Employee events – from team offsites to regular get-togethers - Company pension scheme – company-supported pension to set you up for later - Great public transport links – both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops