Hybrid Senior Information Security Specialist

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About the role

  • Information Security Specialist enhancing cloud and AI security posture in fintech. Protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring compliance through security best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and strengthen internal security controls and processes, driving continuous improvement of our Information Security Management System and related policies
  • Participate in internal and external audits (e.g. ISO 270xx)
  • Develop and enhance threat models for PAIR Finance resources and services, conducting security risk assessments and defining targeted mitigation strategies based on threat models
  • Investigate end-to-end information-security incidents and prepare comprehensive reports for management and regulators
  • Monitor threat intelligence, hacking techniques, and CVEs affecting our AWS and M365 environments
  • Collaborate with DevOps and Product teams to integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle
  • Assess both in-house and third-party AI systems for security, compliance, and data protection requirements
  • Implement AI security frameworks such as NIST AI RMF and OWASP ML/AI Security
  • Utilize Wiz and similar platforms to identify, prioritize, and remediate cloud security risks (CSPM/CIEM)
  • Execute vulnerability scans, analyze DAST results, and support penetration testing activities

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills in English (B2+) and German (minimum B1, B2 preferred)
  • Academic degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience securing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP); AWS expertise is highly desirable (SecurityHub, IAM, WAF, GuardDuty)
  • Solid knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 270xx, BSI Grundschutz, NIST, SOC2
  • Practical experience with cloud security platforms and CSPM/CIEM (Wiz experience is a significant advantage)
  • Ability to write and maintain clear technical documentation
  • Technical expertise to evaluate the severity and applicability of vulnerabilities and the quality of fixes in a cloud environment
  • Proven track record with vulnerability management, DAST tools, and penetration testing methodologies (OWASP, PTES)
  • Forward-thinking mindset with knowledge of emerging AI security threats (prompt injection, model misuse, data poisoning)
  • Relevant certifications (nice-to-have): CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, AWS Security Specialty, BSI Grundschutz Practitioner, AI-related certifications (e.g. Certified AI Security Specialist)

Benefits

  • Thriving, financially stable company
  • Strong, experienced international team to support and mentor you, with a smooth onboarding process
  • International team of 30+ nationalities with professionals and experts
  • Flat hierarchy, transparent and appreciative feedback culture, monthly all-hands meetings, annual feedback and evaluation cycle, regular 1:1s with your lead
  • Well-structured onboarding process and supportive, welcoming colleagues
  • Personal learning & development budget, plus German and English language courses
  • Competitive salary reflecting strong performance
  • Permanent contract, flexible working hours, and 28 vacation days to support your work–life balance
  • Company pension plan, partially subsidized Deutschlandticket (public transport), and access to the “Corporate Benefits” voucher platform to support your well-being
  • Fun company summer and Christmas parties, plus regular team events

Job title

Senior Information Security Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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