🚀 Senior Information Security Engineer

💼 RIPE NCC

📍 Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Hybrid)

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a real impact? We are looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to enhance RIPE NCC security posture and drive improvements in security operations, monitoring, and incident response.

In this role, you’ll work across a diverse technical environment, collaborating with teams to protect key internet services. RIPE NCC is undergoing a significant transformation, expanding their team, and strengthening their cybersecurity posture. This dynamic and evolving environment offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful security initiatives and be part of a growing organization. If you thrive in a mission-driven organization, enjoy working with open-source technologies, and want to contribute to the stability of global internet infrastructure, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security tools (NIDS, SIEM, EDR, vulnerability scanners)
• Lead vulnerability management and incident response initiatives.
• Secure Kubernetes clusters and Linux environments (hardening, monitoring, IAM)
• Lead security assessments, audits, and risk mitigation strategies
• Work with internal teams to implement best practices and enhance security awareness
• Automate security processes and integrate security tools into operational workflows
• Contribute to open-source security initiatives and share knowledge with the wider

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity
• Strong skills in SIEM, IDS/IPS, IAM, and security automation
• Expertise in IAM, PAM, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), and vulnerability management
• Strong programming/scripting skills for automation
• Experience with Linux, container security, and network security
• Experience in security incident response and forensic investigations
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for learning and knowledge sharing

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Up to 85K) & excellent benefits
• Work in a diverse, international, and mission-driven organization
• Training and professional development opportunities
• 33 vacation days, paid parental leave, and premium health insurance.
• Healthy work-life balance with an emphasis on employee well-being
• Complimentary lunch and a dedicated hour for sports or physical activities

Important

• Open to candidates already based in The Netherlands
• Hybrid work is possible after an initial onboarding period

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