Senior Security Engineer

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About the Role As a Senior Security Engineer in our team, you’ll safeguard application-to-application interactions at Swiss Re — assessing threats, engineering robust authentication, secret-management or authorization technologies, and guiding teams in improving the security of their services.

Key Responsibilities Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for authentication and authorization in application-to-application scenarios across the organization

Design and prototype innovative solutions to mitigate identified security risks

Document security solutions and present them to technical teams and management

Guide teams across the organization in adopting secure practices for application interactions

About You Minimum requirements Solid education in computer science or a closely related field

Solid know-how in designing and implementing (including coding) complex software / systems

In-depth knowledge of IT security and Identity & Access Management

Broad experience of IT in large companies (including enterprise IT technologies and large-scale deployments)

Excellent presentation skills for communicating with both technical and managerial audiences

Ability to work efficiently and in a structured manner

Nice to have Cybersecurity and public cloud certifications

Strong experience with security audits

In-depth experience with secret vaults

Expertise in IT security domains beyond IAM (e.g., vulnerability management, red teaming)

About the team The Applications IAM team specializes in securing access and managing secrets for technical identities across Swiss Re's IT ecosystems, including public cloud environments. We are part of the Chief Security Office's (CSO) Product and Engineering Unit. The CSO organization handles cybersecurity engineering, operations, governance, risk, and compliance. You'll be working in a hybrid setup, balancing work from home and office.

Salary and Benefits For Spain, the base salary range is between EUR 60,000 and EUR 100,000 (full-time role). The specific salary depends on requirements, scope, complexity, responsibilities, and the applicant's profile, including education, expertise, and experience. Swiss Re also offers an attractive performance-based variable component, along with global and location-specific benefits. Eligibility varies based on Swiss Re policies and employment contracts.

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About Swiss Re Swiss Re is a leading provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk transfer solutions, working to make the world more resilient. We manage risks from natural disasters and climate change to cybercrime. With over 14,000 employees worldwide, we foster an inclusive culture that encourages diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. We support a workplace where everyone can thrive and develop professionally, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, or other characteristics. We welcome professionals returning to the workforce after a career break to apply for suitable positions.

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