Security Engineer - Spain
- Role
- Fullstack
- Experience
- Mid
- Employment
- Full-time
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We are looking for an experienced Security Engineer to help secure Auctane's global infrastructure, focusing on enterprise and cloud environments and security operations. This role includes designing and implementing security systems, developing automation for vulnerability and incident detection, conducting threat/risk assessments, and supporting incident response and risk management playbooks.
Core skills
Required skills
Optional skills
Optional languages
About us
At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe.
The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.
Our values
Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes.
About the role
The focus of this role is to bolster Auctane's global engineering and operations within the Information Security Group. This position reports directly to the CISO and entails the leadership of several security programs within the engineering and operations teams.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in defining and developing the technology and processes governing cybersecurity practices to secure Auctane's global infrastructure. The role will specifically concentrate on securing the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures, alongside managing security operations responsibilities.This critical role requires a successful candidate to be a key contributor in establishing and evolving the technology and processes that define Auctane's global cybersecurity practices. The primary focus of this position is to secure the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures while also managing core security operations.
The Infosec group operates as part of the broader R&D Tech function, which utilizes modern architectural patterns and technologies, including AI, at scale and pace. This is a full remote role based in Spain with travel requirements.
About the team
We have a flat and open engineering culture where diverse opinions and perspectives are valued, data and evidence beats opinion and hierarchy, backed by honest and frank discussions. We passionately believe in forming autonomous, cross functional teams who are empowered to deliver our ambitious strategy. Our engineering culture is characterized by its flat and open structure, where diverse opinions and perspectives are highly valued. Decisions are driven by data and evidence, superseding opinion and hierarchy, and are supported by candid and transparent discussions. We are strong advocates for the formation of autonomous, cross-functional teams who are fully empowered to execute our ambitious strategy. We strongly support cross-collaboration and mission driven autonomous teams that are given full authority to implement our ambitious strategy. Our ambitious strategy is implemented by autonomous, mission-driven teams that are fully empowered to act and strongly encouraged to cross-collaborate.
What will you be doing?
Design, implementation, and maintenance of organizational security systems and solutions Development of controls on security systems, via automation and feature development to support vulnerabilities and incident detection Performing threat and risk assessments to prioritize remediations and follow through closure Develop and operate standard Incident Response and Risk Management playbooks and adapt during Incidents Learn and adapt new technologies and processes based on vendor training and market research
What are we looking for?
Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in the tech field, and at least 3-4 years of experience in the Cybersecurity field Advanced level experience at least in one or two security domains within the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures to develop threat detections and mitigation strategies Strong problem-solving and research skillset to hypothesize, test, and learn during troubleshooting process Curiosity and desire to learn new technologies, and quickly adapt Ability to write clear technical documentaions and effecitvely explain security issues to both technical and non-technical audience
What will make you stand out?
Direct experience in cybersecurity domains and projects related to engineering and operations Foundational security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or AWS Security certifications are highly preferred
The tech stack
AWS, GCP, SaaS, and Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Solutions (Gemini, Claude, internal) CNAPP, DSPM, and Cloud Security Solutions Application Security Technologies (DAST, SAST, SCA, ASM) Email Security Technologies SIEM Solutions and Detection Technologies Google Workspace Vulnerability Management Solutions Application Security Python, PowerShell, Bash
What do we offer?
💸 Clear and transparent compensation plan. Up to 52,000 € gross per year. We will discuss the indicated range with you in the first recruiting call to ensure that we are on the same page. 💰 Flexible salary benefits Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten. 🩺 Private health insurance Free for all employees via Cigna , plus we cover 50% for your family members . 🌅 Generous time off Enjoy 26 days of holiday per year (23 base days + your 🎂 birthday off , Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve). 💻 Your gear, your choice Whether you prefer Mac or Windows , or need an extra screen, we’ll make sure you’re set up for success from day one. 🗓️ Annual Salary Review We’re committed to recognizing your professional growth. Every year, we review salaries to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success. 📙 Grow your skills We offer up to €2,000/year in training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal. 📺 Learning resources Access internal and external training , including platforms like LinkedIn Learning , completely free. 🧘♂️ Holistic wellness program Includes access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice), and regular health webinars & challenges. 😊 Volunteer day Take two day off a year to volunteer and give back. Bonus points for sharing pics on Slack! 👩⚕️ Free therapy vouchers Because your mental health matters. 🏐 Health & wellness support Get up to €55/month to cover your gym or fitness classes (yoga, boxing, pilates, etc.). 🗺️ Weekly language classes Improve or learn a new language (English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German) in small groups with expert instructors—on us! 🏥 Time for health Get 8 hours per year for personal medical appointments and 10 hours per year to support your family’s medical needs. ⚖️ Work-life balance We’re flexible and people-first. We know life happens, and we aim to make work work for you. 💜 Inclusive, upbeat culture No suits here—just a welcoming, casual, and respectful space where diversity is celebrated , and you can be your full self. 🌍 A global, multicultural team We’re made up of 20+ nationalities , speaking 10+ languages . All communication is in English, so everyone’s included. 📦 Packlink Pro discount Enjoy 99% off your personal shipments using our platform. 🔗 Referral bonuses Know someone amazing? Earn €1K–€3K when you refer candidates we hire—depending on the role. 🏢 Central Madrid office When you want a change of scenery, drop by our office in the heart of Madrid— free snacks and drinks included ! 🏟️ Team events We work hard and play hard with regular team-building activities and meetups.
What you'll do
- Design, implementation, and maintenance of organizational security systems and solutions
- Development of controls on security systems, via automation and feature development to support vulnerabilities and incident detection
- Performing threat and risk assessments to prioritize remediations and follow through closure
- Develop and operate standard Incident Response and Risk Management playbooks and adapt during Incidents
- Learn and adapt new technologies and processes based on vendor training and market research
What they require
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience in the tech field, and at least 3-4 years of experience in the Cybersecurity field
- Advanced level experience at least in one or two security domains within the Enterprise and Cloud Infrastructures to develop threat detections and mitigation strategies
- Strong problem-solving and research skillset to handle, test, and learn during troubleshooting process
- Curiosity and desire to learn new technologies, and quickly adapt
- virtualization and adaptability to prioritize remediations factors
- Ability to write clear technical documentations and effectively explain security issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Benefits
- Clear and transparent compensation plan. Up to 52,000 € gross per year.
- Flexible salary benefits. Save on personal income tax with Cobee for expenses like transport, restaurants, and kindergarten.
- Private health insurance. Free for all employees via Cigna, plus we cover 50% for your family members.
- Generous time off. 26 days of holiday per year (23 base days + your birthday off, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve).
- Your gear, your choice (Mac or Windows, or need an extra screen).
- Annual Salary Review. Yearly review to reflect your individual development, achievements, and impact on our business success.
- Grow your skills. Up to €2,000/year in training (certifications, conferences, workshops) to boost your growth—both technical and personal.
- Learning resources. Internal software and an access to LinkedIn Learning.
- Holistic wellness program and access to Wellhub, Curalinc (psychological support), Rocketlawyer (legal advice).
- Volunteer day. Two days off per year to volunteer.
- Free therapy vouchers.
- Health & wellness support. Get up to €55/month for gym, fitness classes like yoga, classes, pilates.
- Weekly language classes. Learn English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German in small groups.
- Time for health. 8 hours per year for personal medical appointments and 10 hours for family’s medical needs.
- Work-life balance. Flexible and people-first.
- Inclusive, upbeat culture.
- A global, multicultural team. 20+ nationalities, 10+ languages. All communication is in English.
- Packlink Pro discount. 99% off personal shipments.
- Referral bonuses. Earn €2K–€4K from referral.
- Central Madrid office. Drop by our office in the heart of Madrid—free snacks and drinks included.
- Team events. Regular team-building activities and meetups.
At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help businesses deliver — whatever their size, wherever they are, and however they operate. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever-changing requirements of their industry and customer expectations. Auctane products enable hundreds of thousands of businesses to annually mail and ship billions of items — over $200 billion worth — to recipients around the globe. The Auctane family of mailing and shipping software products includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipStation API, Metapack, GlobalPost, and Packlink. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.