Senior Platform Engineer (Security Service Edge)

TL;DR

Senior Platform Engineer (Security Service Edge): Designing and evolving global Zscaler infrastructure for secure enterprise access with an accent on automation, infrastructure-as-code, and platform reliability. Focus on implementing Zero-Trust Network Access (ZTNA) patterns, driving architectural decisions, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure compliant connectivity.

Location: Must be based in Germany (Remote or Hybrid from Essen, Munich, or Hannover).

Company

E.ON Digital Technology is a key driver of Europe's energy transition, delivering sustainable digital solutions and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and evolve the global Zscaler platform.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code modules using OpenTofu/Terraform.
• Improve platform reliability, observability, performance, and security posture.
• Drive architectural decisions aligned with security principles and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with security, network, and application teams to ensure consistent governance.
• Implement automation to reduce manual effort and accelerate service delivery.

Requirements

• Must be based in Germany.
• Deep experience in security or network engineering, specifically with SSE or ZTNA.
• Hands-on expertise with Zscaler or comparable SSE platforms.
• Solid understanding of proxy architectures, DNS, traffic inspection, and identity-driven policy enforcement.
• English: Business fluent required.
• German: Conversational level required.

Nice to have

• Experience working in large enterprise environments with global user populations.

Culture & Benefits

• Full flexibility to work from anywhere in Germany or from offices in Hamburg, Munich, and other locations.
• Workation policy allowing up to 20 days per year within Europe.
• 30 days of annual leave plus free days on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• Support for personal and professional development through individual training.
• Comprehensive company retirement scheme and insurance package.
• Mobility benefits including car and bike leasing schemes and job tickets.