Overview
TravelPerk is a global travel and expense management platform. Its all-in-one platform gives travelers the freedom they want whilst providing companies with the control they need. The result saves time, money, and hassle for everyone.
As a Security Operations Engineer at TravelPerk, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced threat detection solutions. You will collaborate with the TechOps/IT team and various engineering squads to ensure robust security measures are applied and capabilities are built to support comprehensive security logging and monitoring across our products and enterprise. If you are passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats and possess strong technical expertise in security operations, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.
What You’ll Do
* Enhance threat detection & response by designing, implementing, and optimizing security tools, detection mechanisms, and secure configurations to identify and mitigate cybersecurity threats.
* Develop and optimize detection rules, signatures, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) across various security platforms.
* Continuously improve security strategy and technology stack by staying up to date with industry trends, emerging threats, and evolving security best practices.
* Secure SaaS applications and infrastructure by implementing security best practices, access controls, and continuous monitoring.
* Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS) by developing governance, implementing necessary controls, and securing business processes.
* Collaborate with non-engineering teams and IT to drive improvements by providing consultative expertise and advisory insights for business projects.
* Design, implement and maintain secured cloud security technologies with the Product Security team to meet security and compliance objectives across multiple cloud technologies (e.g. AWS GuardDuty/Security Hub/Inspector, GCP Security Command Center).
* Enhance threat hunting, incident response, and security operations through continuous improvement in detection, analysis, and automation.
What You’ll Need
* You hold a degree (University/University of Applied Sciences) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* You’re an accomplished Security Operations Engineer with a track record of threat detection engineering within a security operations center (SOC) or similar environment.
* You bring hands-on experience with SIEM solutions, EDR, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security tools.
* You're proficient in scripting languages (e.g. Python) for automating security processes and customizing security tools.
* You have prior experience with implementing infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi).
* You have a strong understanding of networking protocols, cybersecurity frameworks, and attack vectors.
* You have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex security incidents and provide effective solutions.
* You have excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* You bring strong documentation skills for creating and maintaining threat detection rules, procedures, and incident reports.
* You are fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
What You’ll Get
* A competitive compensation package, including equity options in TravelPerk
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Company Pension Plan with Aviva
* Private medical insurance from Bupa
* Life insurance with Zurich
* Income Protection + Wellbeing App with Unum
* Access to voluntary dental insurance through Bupa
* Tax-efficient schemes such as Cycle2Work & electric car leasing via Octopus
* Discounts on 12-month gym memberships with GymFlex
* iFeel - a mental health support tool with access to therapists year round
* Access to a wide variety of discounts and rewards
* Unforgettable TravelPerk events, including our annual summer party
* Parental leave: 12 to 16 weeks, based on location and eligibility factors
* 16 paid hours per year to volunteer for a cause of your choice
* A Work from anywhere in the world allowance of 20 working days per year
* Exponential growth opportunities
How We Work
Our vision is for TravelPerk to be the platform for human connection in real life (IRL). We take an IRL-first approach to work, with a requirement to work in person three days a week (roles in Customer Care can be up to five days in the office). This role requires you to be within commuting distance of our hubs. We prioritise experience and potential over academic qualifications for this role and believe talent and ability aren’t always reflected in formal credentials. TravelPerk is a global company with a diverse customer base and is an equal opportunity employer.
Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams
All official communication from TravelPerk will come from @travelperk.com addresses, verified channels, or recruiters on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, or request sensitive personal information early in the process. If you receive a suspicious message, forward it to security@travelperk.com for verification.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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