Senior SecOps Engineer

About Jimdo

Join us to help unleash the power of the self-employed and help them thrive! 

Jimdo was founded by three school friends in 2007 in a farmhouse in Northern Germany. Fast forward to today, we’re a growing, profitable business with a team of 250+ people from 50 nationalities based in over 15 countries. Our portfolio serves the unique needs of microbusinesses. In addition to our GDPR-compliant website builder powered by AI, we offer an online store, legal text generator, business listings, social media integration, SEO, and more. We’re constantly developing new products and services that make the lives of microbusiness owners easier and help fuel their businesses. If you’re inspired by our mission and like the idea of working for a dynamic remote-first company where you can create impact from day 1, we’d love to meet you!

Role Overview :

We are a small team of security experts enabling Jimdo’s business, product, and engineering teams to build and operate our offerings securely, to protect our people and assets from threats, and to ensure secure business operations no matter the situation. If you like thinking outside of the box, solving problems, and have a curious nature, then this is your opportunity!

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Head of Information Security in operationalizing and advancing the Security Operations strategy as part of organizational maturity efforts.

• Implement technical security controls to enforce policies and procedures effectively.

• Define and document requirements for integration into the Security Operations (SecOps) environment.

• Enable and enhance cloud security governance (e.g., AWS, EKS) through monitoring, security posture management, and vulnerability scanning tools.

• Design and deliver end-to-end automated solutions, including workflow customization, ticketing, process automation, reporting, dashboard creation, and system configurations.

• Conduct cybersecurity and data loss prevention (DLP) investigations, including forensic analysis.

• Design and maintain security incident response and crisis management protocols.

• Ensure seamless integration of security solutions with other systems and business operations.

• Create KPIs and dashboards to monitor and report on security health and maturity.

• Enhance the SIEM platform to provide clear, role-specific security insights while ensuring data separation.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to teams and business units on security-related matters, including disaster recovery, monitoring and alerting, and general security strategy

• Drive automation across operations and stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and trends.

What you bring to the table:

• 7+ years of proven experience with intrusion analysis, incident handling, malware analysis, and vulnerability assessment.

• Deep understanding of cloud services (AWS, shared responsibility models), Kubernetes security, and network infrastructure.

• Experience with automation tools, scripting, and developing automated workflows.

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Datadog and Grafana Cloud; experience with Crowdstrike & Prisma Cloud advantageous.

• Familiarity with the Kubernetes ecosystem and its security considerations.

• Subject matter expertise in intrusion detection, threat intelligence, and developing automated detection and response capabilities.

• Proficient in security strategies, cyber-attack techniques, risk management, incident response, and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.

• Ability to interpret system logs, detect patterns, and identify indicators of compromise (IOC).

• Proficiency in developing and enhancing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.

• Exceptional communication skills to explain vulnerabilities and their impacts effectively to stakeholders.

• A risk-based approach to embedding security in technologies and workflows.

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, adapt to a dynamic environment, and stay updated on emerging security trends.

What we offer:

Inspiring Mission: At our core, we are driven by a meaningful mission - to  empower solopreneurs and small businesses to succeed and  to contribute to the sustainability and vibrancy of the communities they serve.

Flexibility and Trust: Our work environment thrives on flexibility and trust. We offer fully remote work set-up  with opportunities for in-person collaboration. You can manage your working hours flexibly because we prioritize the results you deliver over the number of hours you put in. 

Support for your side hustles: We encourage side hustles. In addition, you get up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

An International Diverse Team: Our team is a mosaic of over 248 individuals hailing from 50+ different countries and working across 15+ diverse locations. We take pride in our openness and inclusivity, with an Employee-led DEI Council and active ERGs that ensure everyone's voices are heard.

Continuous  Growth and Career Development: We invest in your growth with company-wide access to LinkedIn Learning and Hack Weeks, Deep Work Thursdays, conferences and access to technical eLearning platforms. From day one, you have the chance to contribute your ideas and create a meaningful impact. Our flat hierarchies and swift decision-making processes provide an open platform for your career progression.

Competitive Benefits Package: 

• Annual compensation reviews to ensure you're rewarded fairly.

• A remote office set-up bonus to enhance your workspace.

• A unique workation policy that allows you to work from different locations.

• An employee assistance program, offering resources and counseling.

• Plus, a perk that keeps giving: up to three free Jimdo websites for your personal or professional projects that you get to keep forever.

Jimdo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. This means that we don’t discriminate based on race or ethnic origin, color, the language(s) you speak, where you (or your parents) are from, or whether or not you consider yourself to have a disability. Neither will your age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, or political opinions play a part in your application with us. Our diverse team values and celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. We embrace differences and believe that they enrich our organization, making us stronger and more innovative. Join us, and let's continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity.

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