Germany, Rheinland-Pfalz
Security Engineer Team Lead
Security Engineer Team Lead
Location: Berlin, Germany
Our client is seeking an experienced security engineering leader to build and drive a high-performing, delivery-oriented security team. You will take ownership of security across multiple products, bridging engineering, product, and information security to create measurable impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and lead a cross-functional security engineering team, fostering a modern, delivery-oriented culture among engineers and embedded security champions.
Ensure each core product has a defined security owner, with backlogs that are transparently planned, prioritised, and consistently executed.
Own end-to-end security backlog management - consolidating findings from audits, tooling, and external reports into well-structured tickets across relevant project boards.
Drive a Kanban-based workflow and champion cross-product improvements including reusable patterns, shared templates, and strategic refactoring.
Collaborate with Product Owners, Tech Leads, Engineering Management, and the Information Security function, reporting to senior stakeholders and keeping security progress, risks, and capacity visible and measurable.
Requirements:
5+ years in software development, application security, or a comparable technical field, with at least 2–3 years in a lead role spanning multiple teams or products.
Degree in computer science, IT security, software engineering, or a related STEM discipline.
Hands-on experience with Jira or similar ALM tools, and strong familiarity with Kanban, CI/CD, secure SDLC, and common security tooling.
Fluent German and English (written and spoken), comfortable engaging technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
Structured, pragmatic, and organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and drive change without formal authority.
What's on Offer?
Hybrid working model.
In-house academy and external learning partners to support your growth.
On-site canteen with fresh daily meals and a fully equipped fitness centre with weekly classes.
Corporate benefits, job bike scheme, company pension, and regular team events.
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