Senior Security Incident Response Analyst (m/f/x)

Job Description

Our SOC team is expanding! We are looking for a Senior Security Analyst to lead our advanced investigation and threat intelligence workflows. This role is designed for a technical expert who thrives on complex incident response and proactive threat hunting.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle of security incidents, from initial detection through to advanced containment and recovery.
• Threat Intelligence: Drive the threat intelligence process by analyzing emerging trends and integrating external feeds into our detection logic.
• Forensic Analysis: Perform deep‑dive host and network forensics to identify root causes and persistence mechanisms.
• Automation & Playbooks: Design and refine automated SOAR playbooks to increase the speed and consistency of our response.
• Proactive Hunting: Execute hypothesis‑driven threat hunts across our environments.
• Technical Leadership: Act as an escalation point for complex alerts and mentor junior analysts on advanced investigative techniques.
• Stakeholder Communication: Generate detailed incident reports and present findings to both technical teams and executive stakeholders, ensuring clarity on impact and resolution.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on SOC or incident response experience, including Tier 2 / Tier 3 responsibilities.
• Proficiency with SIEM/SOAR platforms, EDR tools, and forensic toolsets.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS security controls and container security.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, endpoint security, and common attack vectors.
• Ability to use Python or similar scripting languages for security automation and data analysis.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Excellent analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, capable of translating technical findings to non‑technical audiences.

Additional Information

• Be part of one of the fastest‑growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers.
• Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever‑growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients.
• Be productive with the latest hardware and tools.
• Learn and grow by joining our in‑house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget.
• Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes.
• International relocation support is provided if required.
• Flexible vacation policy and the opportunity to work from abroad.
• Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme.
• Monthly contribution of 50% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’.
• Enjoy flexible and discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club.