Forward Deployed Security (Senior) Engineer (m/w/d) (AI)

Location: München or Köln, Germany; flexible work-from-home models and travel for client meetings

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity consultancy that takes projects from strategy through implementation for banks, insurers, and other highly regulated companies.

What you will do

• Work closely with clients, often embedded in their IT and security teams, to understand processes, systems, and problems.
• Build cybersecurity and AI prototypes and applications from first demo through production.
• At senior level, own the technical approach, design architectures, make fundamental technical decisions, and act as the first contact for business stakeholders.
• Evaluate security products and startups, integrate suitable solutions, and identify gaps that need to be built.
• Work with AI agents and coding tools, critically review their output, and run workshops and training on topics such as safe AI use.
• Develop client proposals, follow-on engagements, reusable internal solutions, and the cyber service portfolio at senior level.

Requirements

• Degree in computer science, engineering, a natural science, or another strongly technical subject, or comparable hands-on experience.
• Experience building software that others use through work, working-student roles, personal projects, or startup experience.
• Entry-level candidates may apply directly after university; senior candidates need at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Ability to quickly understand complex topics, assess AI-generated output, and challenge incorrect requirements or results.
• Enjoyment of client engagement and explaining complex topics clearly.
• Excellent German and English skills at least at C1 level in both languages.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings.
• Pentesting experience, SOC experience, and a security degree are not required.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud, containers, or identity systems such as Entra ID.
• Experience with AI agents, MCP, or other LLM applications.
• Exposure to security operations, IAM, or Zero Trust.
• Consulting experience or experience in a regulated industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive office culture with regular after-work events and strong team cohesion.
• Early ownership, responsibility, internal initiatives, defined career paths, and a transparent competency framework.
• Flexible working models, work-from-home flexibility, and modern Apple or Windows hardware.
• 30 days of paid vacation per year, company pension scheme, BahnCard, JobRad, Spendit card, and Wellpass.
• Access to the latest AI tools for work.