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Senior Cyber Defence Engineer

Job

  • Level
    Senior
  • Location
    Munich
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, DevOps, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you will lead technical customer onboardings, implement CI/CD and SOAR automations, and ensure the reliability of our security platforms through documentation and performance management.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

  • Join our Security Operation Engineering (SOE) team, the technical backbone of our Managed Security Services (MSS) department.
  • In this role, you will lead technical customer onboardings, build CI/CD and SOAR automations, and maintain the reliability and performance of our Airbus Protect security platforms.
  • Infrastructure & Platform Operations: Ensure the reliable operation, performance, troubleshooting, and technical documentation of our own cloud and on-premise infrastructure as well as core applications (e.g., SOAR, ticketing systems).
  • Customer Onboarding & Integration: Coordinate and execute the technical implementation of customer onboardings, collaborating across teams to effectively integrate critical assets and data sources into our security monitoring platforms.
  • Stakeholder & Application Support: Support the design and coordinate the integration of required internal stakeholder applications into our platforms to continuously enhance our MSSP services.
  • Technology Roadmap & R&D: Actively shape our technology roadmap by initiating and supporting R&D projects exploring emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and novel automation techniques.
  • Hardening & Preventive Security: Collaborate with internal teams and customer stakeholders to recommend and implement preventive controls, thereby reducing the attack surface and hardening security postures.
  • Process & Workflow Automation: Integrate modern automation approaches (including AI/LLM interfaces and CI/CD pipelines) to reduce manual effort and drive operational workflow efficiency.
  • Assuming functional and/or project-related responsibilities within projects (e.g., technical project planning, subject matter ownership).

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • The position requires knowledge and skills typically acquired through a relevant completed university degree with a standard duration of study of up to 4 years, combined with related advanced, subject-specific additional qualifications, OR through completed vocational training with correspondingly extensive, subject-specific additional qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Solid proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, Rust) and working with REST APIs to connect disparate systems.
  • Practical knowledge of AI / LLM fundamentals, local model deployment, and API integration to drive operational automation and workflow efficiency.
  • Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCSP, Azure Security/Architecture/DevOps/Developer, Splunk certifications) are a plus.
  • Strong service-oriented mindset with the ability to act as a trusted security partner to external customers, translating business needs into technical actions and communicating complex topics clearly.
  • Results-driven mentality with personal initiative to drive projects forward from concept to completion, navigating ambiguity effectively even when initial instructions are not fully defined.
  • A curious and constructively challenging mindset, paired with exceptional analytical skills to solve complex problems under pressure.
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic, transnational environment and is committed to sharing knowledge to elevate collective team expertise.
  • Fluent / very good business proficiency in both written and spoken English and German.
  • Willingness for domestic and international business travel.

Experience

  • The overall required knowledge and experience may also have been acquired through alternative pathways.
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in the areas of responsibility mentioned above.
  • Strong hands-on experience with DevOps/DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub, Azure DevOps), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and ticketing system management.
  • Practical experience with SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, M365 Defender, Splunk) and familiarity with the SOC detection/response lifecycle and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  • Proven experience in securing Enterprise IT environments in practice (Windows/AD, Linux, Networking, and Cloud technologies).

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What we offer

  • This position may require a security clearance or will require being eligible for clearance by the recognized authorities.
  • Our location is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful state capital of Bavaria.
  • Mobile working and flexible working hours.
  • Fair and attractive remuneration and special payments.
  • 30 days' holiday and additional days off for special occasions.
  • Intensive induction and expert support as part of onboarding in the form of personalized onboarding with a personal mentor.
  • Excellent training opportunities and promising development prospects.
  • Attractive social benefits and offers, including employer-financed pension scheme, employee share options, discounted car leasing, bike leasing, special conditions for insurance, employee benefits at cooperating companies.
  • On-site facilities (depending on location) e.g. canteen and cafeteria, fitness studio, on-site kindergarten, company medical service and other health-related services.

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Health, Fitness & Fun

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Higher Take-Home Pay

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Job Locations

  • Location Munich

    Bayern

    Germany

About Your Employer

Airbus Deutschland GmbH

Airbus Deutschland GmbH

Airbus is the world's leading provider of air and space transportation, as well as related services.

Description

  • Language
    English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Vehicle Manufacturing, Supplier, Industry, Production

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Senior Cyber Defence Engineer

Location
Munich
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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