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