Junior Security Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Junior Security Analyst (Cybersecurity): Setting up and maintaining DFIR tools and infrastructure for a fast-growing e-commerce platform with an accent on incident response and threat mitigation. Focus on automating security tasks using Python, investigating system alerts, and implementing preventative measures against zero-day vulnerabilities.

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Compensation: EUR 50,000 - EUR 62,500 yearly

Company

One of Europe’s fastest growing e-commerce companies operating at the intersection of fashion and technology.

What you will do

• Set up and maintain DFIR tools and infrastructure.
• Provide first response during security incidents, including digital forensics and post-incident risk mitigation.
• Improve monitoring and scanning tools to detect security issues and automate routine tasks using Python.
• Investigate and respond to security alerts within the systems.
• Create and maintain incident response playbooks.
• Monitor current threats and zero-day vulnerabilities to implement preventative measures.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in incident response security.
• Background in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or IT Operations.
• Experience in incident response, blue teaming, or digital forensics, specifically in cloud-native environments.
• Ability to write scripts and programs to automate tasks in Python or another programming language.
• Proficiency with Linux and SIEM tools.
• Experience with web application firewalls, preferably Cloudflare.
• English: Fluent (C1) spoken and written skills required.
• Location: Must be based in Hamburg, Germany.

Nice to have

• Certifications from SANS / GIAC, OffSec OSIR, or HackTheBox / TryMeHouse incident response challenges.
• Knowledge of Laravel and PHP.
• Experience with AWS or GCP.
• Experience with Gitlab CI/CD Pipelines.
• Experience with Terraform and Terragrunt.

Culture & Benefits

• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a culture of ownership and trust.
• Pragmatic decision-making without long approval chains.
• Social environment with team lunches, afterwork drinks, and company events.
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.