Lead Security Engineer

A leading name in software consultancy a member of our Product Security Engineering team, you will work closely with software engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure our products meet and exceed modern security standards.Partner with development teams to conduct security reviews and create threat models, identifying potential risks and proposing effective mitigations. You’ll help design and implement security enhancements and ensure consistent application of security best practices throughout the organization.In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor providing guidance, answering technical security questions, and driving continuous improvement of our most critical product features. You’ll also contribute to the automation and scaling of our software security initiatives, ensuring that security is deeply integrated into every stage of our development lifecycle. You will play a key role in shaping and advancing our security strategy and roadmap within your area of responsibility.Extensive professional experience as a Security Engineer or in a similar roleStrong expertise in at least one of the following domains:Web application securityCloud securityKubernetes or container securityOperating system securitySecure coding practicesAbility to clearly explain complex security concepts and risks to both technical and non-technical audiencesFamiliarity with the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including secure coding, automated security testing, and threat modelingUnderstanding of secure design principles, software development best practices, and security tools such as:SAST (Static Application Security Testing)DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)Vulnerability scanning and other automated security solutionsPermanent hybrid position located in Linz, Austria