Security Engineer

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

ABOUT US:Security is a core pillar of our business, and our Security Engineering squad plays a critical role in enabling both IT Security and Information Security across the company.The Security Engineering squad acts as an internal service provider, delivering and operating security tooling and controls used by security-focused teams and wider engineering units. The team works closely with SOC, infrastructure, and platform teams to ensure that security services are robust, scalable, and fit for purpose.THE CHALLENGE:As a Security Engineer, you will take ownership of security tooling and services that underpin our Security Operations capabilities. You’ll design, implement, and continuously improve technical security solutions, ensuring they are reliable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.You’ll work hands-on with security logs, SIEM platforms, cloud infrastructure, and automation, collaborating closely with other security teams to enable effective monitoring, detection, and response across our environment.

This is an internal role, focused on strengthening our security posture through tooling, automation, and high-quality security data.This is an internal enablement role, focused on strengthening our security posture through tooling, automation, and high-quality security data rather than direct operational alert triage.This role does not involve shift-based SOC work. Instead, you will build and operate the tooling, platforms, and data pipelines that Security Operations and other security teams rely on.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Take ownership of a defined set of security toolsets and services (e.g. SIEM, NIDS, SOAR, WAF).Design and implement security engineering solutions based on business and security requirementsMaintain and continuously improve security services to ensure stability, performance, and maturityMonitor service health, availability, usage, and license utilisationDrive improvements in security monitoring and detection capabilities, including owning security log onboarding pipelines for SOC detection use casesWork closely with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams to identify, ingest, normalise, and optimise security log data from diverse systemsBuild and maintain internal security tools, integrations, and automation (primarily in Python) to support security operations and engineering workflowsAdapt and evolve services based on business changes, user feedback, and self-driven recommendationsAct as a primary technical point of contact for internal users and provide ongoing or on-demand trainingEnsure tooling and services remain compliant with audit and regulatory requirements (e.g. ISO, SOX)Conduct Proof of Concept / Proof of Value activities by researching technologies, evaluating vendors, and testing new solutionsSupport product and vendor selection through planning, implementation, and technical documentationContribute to security governance by embedding security principles into system design and business-as-usual processes through tooling, automation, and guardrailsProvide expert guidance to internal teams and stay current with industry trends and best practicesABOUT YOU:You are a hands-on security professional who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and continuous learning. You are comfortable working independently, but thrive when collaborating closely with other security and engineering teams.Required experience:2-5 years of experience in a security-related roleStrong experience working with security logs and data onboarding for SOC environmentsHands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g. Splunk, Elastic / OpenSearch).Familiarity with cloud and virtualisation technologies (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes).Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet or similar)Some scripting skills, particularly Python (Bash / PowerShell also valued)Solid grasp of fundamental security concepts (CIA triad, basic cryptography, security architecture)Experience with industry-standard security tools for implementation and administrationAbility to take responsibility, self-learn, and drive improvements proactivelyExcellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiencesFluency in EnglishOUR OFFER:A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) Ability to shape your own workday and career via a clearly defined professional and personal development plan Opportunity to work with senior leadership team and develop yourself within an inspiring and fast-growing company Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants Flexible working hours OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:Recruiter Screen – Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner.Technical Interview – discussion focusing on security engineering, tooling, and experience.Final Interview – in depth interview with Security Head, covering technical knowledge, collaboration, ownership, and team fit.

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!

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