Senior Security and Compliance Engineer (m/f/d)

About Codesphere

Codesphere is a Virtual Cloud Provider from Germany building the future of sovereign cloud infrastructure. Our platform gives enterprises and governments full sovereignty without giving up modern cloud capability - a vision recently validated by a series of multi-million European government tenders.

Since our founding in Karlsruhe in 2020, we've expanded into an international team of 60+ experts. Based in Karlsruhe and Munich and backed by top-tier investors, we are chasing a bold vision.

We're scaling fast and would love for you to join us and grow alongside us

About the role

Codesphere runs cloud infrastructure that enterprises and governments depend on - security is not an afterthought, it's a foundation. As a Senior Security & Compliance Engineer (m/f/d), you own the security posture of our platform: from vulnerability management and incident response to compliance frameworks and developer enablement.

What you'll drive

• You conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability scanning - and drive remediation with development teams
• You manage security scanning tooling (DAST/SAST) and perform security code reviews
• You design and implement security controls across our full technology stack, defining and enforcing standards for development, infrastructure, and data
• You integrate security into our CI/CD pipelines and development processes - Shift Left and DevSecOps in practice, not just on paper
• You develop and maintain our Security Incident Response Plan, monitor security logs via SIEM, and lead forensic analysis when needed
• You ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations - including GDPR and ISO 27001
• You manage IAM systems with a least privilege approach
• You develop and deliver security awareness training for the whole company - and specialised secure coding training for engineering teams

What makes you a great fit

• 5+ years in a security engineering or similar role, ideally in a cloud or SaaS environment
• Hands-on experience with penetration testing, vulnerability management, and DAST/SAST tooling
• Solid understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD security integration
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, incident response, and forensic analysis
• Knowledge of relevant compliance frameworks - GDPR, ISO 27001, and ideally BSI IT-Grundschutz
• Strong communicator - able to translate security risks into clear guidance for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Fluent in English; German is a strong plus given the nature of our compliance landscape

What's in it for you

• 32 days of paid time off - 30 regular vacation days plus Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve off
• Meal allowance - up to 15 digital vouchers per month, adding up to over €100 net for you
• Flexibility - hybrid work setup with mobile work options and flexibility around core hours
• Steep learning curve - fast-moving environment, real ownership, and a front-row seat to scaling a company
• Job-Rad - lease a bike through us, tax-free
• Gym access - stay active on site (Karlsruhe office only)
• Employee events - from team offsites to regular get-togethers
• Company pension scheme - company-supported pension to set you up for later
• Great public transport links - both offices are within walking distance of tram and metro stops