Senior Security Operations Engineer

A fintech company providing business spend solutions, helping companies manage their expenses and company spending through automated systems.
Copenhagen, DenmarkLisbon, PortugalLondon, UK
Security
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Pleo is seeking a Senior Security Operations Engineer to elevate their security processes to the next level. This role combines hands-on technical security work with strategic security operations management. The position involves working with event data, incident response, tooling, and automation while acting as a security champion within the organization.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining security controls, with a focus on privileged access management, in collaboration with TechOps. They will be instrumental in improving and maintaining security event monitoring tools, evolving the security tooling stack, and strengthening incident management capabilities.

Pleo is a rapidly growing fintech company with over 850 team members from 100+ nations, headquartered in Copenhagen with offices in London, Stockholm, Berlin, Madrid, Montreal, and Lisbon. The company values work-life balance and offers a flexible working environment, including remote work options.

The role requires deep technical expertise in cloud platforms (AWS and GCP), IAM solutions, and SIEM tools, combined with strong programming skills and excellent communication abilities. While certificates and degrees aren't mandatory, relevant experience in information security is valued. The position offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, generous vacation time, mental health support, and professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in a growing fintech company while working with modern technologies and contributing to building robust security infrastructure. The role offers both technical challenges and the opportunity to influence security practices across the organization.

Last updated 16 hours ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Operations Engineer

  • Serve as the driving force from the security team in implementing and maintaining security controls
  • Contribute to the improvement and maintenance of security event monitoring tools
  • Help maintain and evolve the security tooling stack
  • Strengthen security incident management and forensic investigation capabilities
  • Investigate, triage, and respond to security incidents
  • Contribute to security orchestration and automation

Requirements For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Python
Go
Java
Linux
  • In-depth experience with AWS and GCP
  • Exhaustive knowledge of IAM solutions (preferably Okta)
  • Comfortable working with macOS, Windows, and Linux at scale
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (ideally Splunk) and threat hunting methodologies
  • Strong command of at least one programming language (Python, Golang, Java, etc.)
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Benefits For Senior Security Operations Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Company card (Pleo card)
  • Lunch allowance
  • Private health insurance
  • 25 days of holiday + public holidays
  • Flexibility/remote working options
  • Option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
  • Mental health and well-being support through MyndUp
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Paid parental leave

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