Senior SOAR Software Engineer im Security Operations Center (SOC)

Stellenbeschreibung:

German Federal Pension Insurance
Senior SOAR Software Engineer in the Security Operations Center (SOC)

Berlin or Würzburg

For the Security Operations Center, we are seeking a
Senior SOAR Software Engineer in the Security Operations Center (SOC)
Location: Berlin or Würzburg
Start Date: Immediately
Application Deadline: April 24, 2026

Job Posting Number

Employment: Full-time (part-time is generally possible)
Compensation: Pay Grade A 12 BBesO, E12 TV EntgO-DRV
Scope of Responsibilities
Department 16, “Corporate Security,” serves as the central service provider for the DRV Bund, performing tasks related to IT and physical security, personal data protection, confidentiality, and emergency management, as well as policy and cross-functional tasks.
The Security Operations Center (SOC) manages the operational IT security of the DRV Bund and other affiliated pension insurance institutions. To this end, the SOC operates specialized systems for detecting vulnerabilities and attacks and serves as the central point of contact for responding to IT security incidents. By coordinating and conducting penetration tests, the SOC also performs preventive tasks.
As part of the SOC, the Data and Platform Management Team handles the operation and configuration of security systems and is responsible for developing automations and onboarding new processes.

Your Responsibilities

Integrating SOC systems into existing systems (e.g., ticketing systems, log sources) via APIs and other interfaces, and developing automation solutions
Capturing requirements for automation and integration solutions and advising other teams accordingly
Continuously improving automation and integrations
Operating, maintaining, and monitoring SOC systems
Supporting the introduction and migration of platform technologies, for example, by conducting PoCs
Creating and maintaining documentation for systems, configurations, and processes

Your Profile

A completed university degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma) in IT or an equivalent qualification, such as an IT-specific certification or completed vocational training in IT with relevant experience
Several years of professional experience relevant to the above-mentioned responsibilities and initial practical experience in IT security
In-depth knowledge of scripting and software development with Bash, JavaScript, and ideally Go
Experience in data center infrastructure, operating systems (Linux/Windows), container environments, and network protocols
Fluency in German and very good written and spoken English are mandatory
Strong communication skills, coordination abilities, and an independent and self-organized work style round out your profile

We offer

An interesting and varied role with all the benefits of a large public employer, as well as extensive opportunities for continuing education and professional development
A friendly, open, and motivated team, and a structured and personalized onboarding process into your new area of responsibility
Ample creative freedom in a broad range of diverse and challenging tasks, from traditional system administration to software development
Family-friendly, flexible, and service-oriented work schedules, the option to work primarily from home, supplemented by our support services and partner organizations to help parents or caregivers balance work and family life
The health of our employees is important to us. We support the integration of workplace health management into daily work routines

Further information

To fill this position, we will conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates.
Please note that following a job offer, you will undergo a security clearance check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security clearance must not result in a finding that a security risk exists that precludes the performance of security-sensitive duties (§ 14 SÜG)
These duties require a willingness to participate in the on-call duty to be covered by the team and, in urgent cases, to work outside regular working hours (for example, on weekends).
This job posting pertains to a field in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equal Opportunity Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set the professional advancement of women as a goal. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.
People with a severe disability or those deemed equivalent under Sectionand (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.
Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.
We look forward to receiving your application