IAM and Security Operations Engineer

About the job

The IAM and Security Operations Engineer is a pivotal role within Allianz Technology, responsible for managing Identity and Access Management (IAM) and security operations across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. This position acts as the primary customer interface for all Allianz CEE operating entities. The engineer will play a critical role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats and incidents while managing access and identity across various locations in collaboration with shared services IF&IS teams.

What you do

• Develop, implement, and maintain strategies to enhance the organization's security posture, including proactive threat detection, incident response, and access management.
• Collaborate with a team of senior SecOps and IAM engineers to deliver value to the business.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess security risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement security controls.
• Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events to promptly identify and respond to security incidents.
• Manage access to company systems, ensuring appropriate permissions and controls are in place.
• Stay informed about emerging threats and security technologies, recommending enhancements to practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

What you bring

• Bachelor's (BSc), Master's (MSc), or equivalent experience in a technical field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering).
• Fluent in English and proficient in MS Office (Excel), with excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT applications, networks, and infrastructure components; basic database and LDAP knowledge; proficiency in data management, SQL scripting, system interfaces/integration, Windows/Linux scripting; basic Python, Java, VB skills are welcomed.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Experience in managing vulnerability and toxicity trends.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical application.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

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Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and commits itself to creating an inclusive work environment for all.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

To Recruitment Agencies:

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.