About the role

  • Security Expert overseeing secure architecture and application security for Creditreform's business platform. Focused on implementing best practices in a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement secure architecture concepts for the Business Platform and our enterprise applications
  • Advise development teams on secure coding, threat modeling and best practices
  • Introduce and further develop modern DevSecOps practices (e.g., SAST, DAST, IaC scanning)
  • Establish sustainable security processes across all phases of the software supply chain
  • Define and monitor security KPIs, and support audits and penetration tests

Requirements

  • Degree in Computer Science, IT Security or a comparable qualification
  • Several years of experience in IT or application security, preferably in cloud or platform environments
  • Solid expertise in security architecture, CI/CD security and common frameworks such as Zero Trust and Defense in Depth
  • Experience with vulnerability and secrets management tools (e.g., Vault, DefectDojo)
  • Strong communication skills, team spirit and an agile, solution-oriented working style

Benefits

  • 30 days of vacation + Carnival Monday (Rosenmontag) off
  • Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
  • Internal free courses, training and continuing education
  • Occupational health promotion, sports and relaxation offerings (location Neuss)
  • Support for company pension schemes
  • Family-friendly policies, private supplemental insurance, also available for family members
  • Opportunity to study alongside your job
  • Open, respectful communication and regular feedback discussions
  • After-work events as well as summer and Christmas parties (location Neuss)
  • Employee discounts via Corporate Benefits for items such as technology, travel or housing
  • Equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, water and fresh fruit
  • Subsidized delivered lunch and a snack machine with sweet, healthy or hot snacks (location Neuss)
  • Covered free parking and lockable bicycle parking (location Neuss)
  • Good public transport connections
  • Option for a JobRad (company bike) and a discounted Deutschlandticket

Job title

Security Expert

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

€80,000 - €90,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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