Senior Cyber Security Engineer

Explore a new world of possibilities

At HomeToGo, we're on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us

Your future contribution

Join our Cyber Security team, where you will play a key role in the success of HomeToGo.Our team is centrally placed and responsible for cyber security across the group, ensuring our services are continuously protected and available for all of our customers. 
The role of the Senior Security Engineer is focused on proactively securing our cloud infrastructure and applications to ensure organizational resilience. You will function as a force multiplier by enabling our stakeholders across the group to securely build and maintain the travel tech of tomorrow.
The role also plays a central part in handling security incidents, enabling us to rapidly respond to, contain and remediate from cyber attacks.

How you'll add value

• Drive the secure adoption and implementation of AI by developing and supporting on necessary guardrails and guidelines.
• Lead our cloud vulnerability management program and improve our security posture with group-wide impact.
• Lead the end-to-end handling of security incidents, ensuring rapid response, containment, and effective remediation to minimize business impact.
• Shape the future of our security by collaborating closely with leadership to define, champion, and execute key initiatives on the Cyber Security strategy and roadmap.
• Elevate the security expertise of the entire organization by consulting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You'll be successful in this role if you

• Bring a strong track record of 5+ years of experience in dedicated cyber security roles.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with securing cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with incident response, preferably as incident handler.
• Possess deep technical expertise across core cyber security domains, including Network Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Are proficient at scripting in at least one language, e.g. Python.
• Have the ability to influence and guide strategic decisions among both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communications skills in both written and spoken English.
• Nice to Have: Proven experience with AI security concepts and guardrails, relevant technical security certifications, or strong communication skills in both written and spoken German.

What we offer

Your journey with HomeToGo is a two way street - we've got you covered We offer a diverse variety of benefits to enable your career development and make HomeToGo a great place to work, including: 

• Fair compensation and equity: Competitive salary and stock options, plus visa sponsorship and relocation support if you're joining from abroad.*
• Time off and flexibility: 27 vacation days, plus one extra per year of tenure (up to 32). Hybrid setup with up to 50% remote work annually, including from abroad.
• Dog-friendly offices: Bring your four-legged friend along – our offices welcome well-behaved dogs.
• Learning and development: German classes, masterclasses, workshops, and cross-team mentorship to support your growth.
• Mobility perks: Monthly subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket (nationwide public transport) and tax-advantaged bike leasing via salary conversion.
• Travel benefits: Discounts on vacation stays via our HomeToGo_Friends program for you, friends, and family. Plus exclusive deals with travel providers through the Travel Industry Card.
• Wellbeing support: Access to psychological support and mental health resources, plus subsidized fitness via Wellhub.
• Union Berlin partnership: 20% off official fan gear and other exclusive sponsor perks.
• Climate commitment: CSRD-compliant, proud member of Leaders for Climate Action, partnering with Plan A to set and track the Group's carbon footprint. 
• And more: We're always evolving our benefits to support what matters most to our team

*Certain conditions apply.

Protect Yourself From Recruitment Scams
At HomeToGo, we care deeply about the integrity of our hiring process and the safety of our candidates. Please note:

• All legitimate job opportunities are listed on our official Careers Page.

• Any communication from us will come from an  email address.

If you come across a suspicious job posting, receive an unsolicited offer, or are unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from HomeToGo, please reach out to us for verification via 

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