Senior Security Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our team based in Strasbourg. The successful candidate will work in a multinational environment on a multitude of tasks supporting our business in implementing and developing solutions for large EU and international institutions.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, maintain, upgrade, test cybersecurity products
• Provide cybersecurity-related support to users and customers
• Integrate cybersecurity solutions and ensure their sound operation
• Securely configure systems, services and products
• Maintain and upgrade the security of systems, services and products
• Implement cybersecurity procedures and controls
• Monitor and assure the performance of the implemented cybersecurity controls
• Document and report on the security of systems, services and products
• Work close with the Operations on security implementation and operations related actions
• Implement, apply and manage patches and hardening guidelines to products to address technical vulnerabilities
• Communicate, present and report to relevant stakeholders
• Integrate cybersecurity solutions to the organisation’s infrastructure
• Configure solutions according to the organisation’s security policy
• Assess the security and performance of solutions
• Develop code, scripts and programmes
• Identify and solve security-related issues

Technical Skills required

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in software systems security, cyber security, and information security practices
• Experience building end-to-end products or features for authentication, authorization, and data security;
• Experience working with security technologies (SSL, TLS, X.509, SAML, OAuth, JWT, AWS KMS, KMIP, PKCS#11, OpenID Connect, etc.);
• Experience with low level cryptographic mechanisms like (AES, GCM, PBKDF2, HMAC, SHA2, etc.);
• Experience building features for both on-premise enterprise security products as well as cloud-based security products;
• Network engineering and architecture knowledge (TCP/IP, IPSEC, HTTP/S, routing protocols);
• Experience securing high level complex systems such as data centers;
• Experience with Agile methodology and team collaboration tools;
• Experience with configuring routers and switches;
• Experience with firewalls;
• Proficient in Linux and Unix based operating systems.
• Secure development lifecycle
• Computer programming
• Operating systems security
• Computer networks security
• Security controls and solutions
• Cybersecurity-related technologies

Behavioral Attributes

• Self Development: Shows eagerness to grow and achieve more in respective area of expertise;
• Adaptability / Flexibility: Shows ability to cope with fast changing technologies and requirements;
• Solution focused mindset: Focus on work quality results with attention to detail and delivery of tasks within agreed deadlines;
• Focus on Customer either internal or external;
• Creativity & Initiative: Proposes ideas and solutions to existing ways of working, takes initiatives, identifies risks and works proactively;
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively & efficiently with various diverse and geographically distributed work teams;
• Accountability: Shows strong sense of responsibility and ownership of the activities assigned.

Our Culture

At Sword, our values define how we behave towards our colleagues and clients, and that is Respect and Collaboration. We believe that together we achieve more! Grasp a taste of our daily life at our Sword Services Greece Experience page on LinkedIn.

Please submit your CV in English. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and we ensure that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. Discrimination based on sex, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other factor protected by applicable laws and regulations is prohibited. As part of our culture, we respect human rights and focus on creating a positive workplace, where all employees are valued, and where diversity and inclusion are a vital part of our everyday working experience. If you don't tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.