Security Engineer

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Security Engineer at Aiven in Auckland, full-time onsite, is a dual role ideal for an early career professional who wants to grow in Security Analysis and Access Management within a multi-cloud environment. You will triage SIEM alerts, monitor endpoints, support compliance efforts for SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and process IAM tickets to grant, modify or revoke access while upholding least privilege. You will also help develop basic automation and assist with user lifecycle tasks and frontline security support. To stand out, tailor your resume to show 1-3 years in Security Operations or IAM, solid cloud and Linux experience, and scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell, plus strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration. Apply via Aiven's careers page and ensure communications come from official domains; contact [email protected] with questions.

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open-source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone. 

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Security Engineer to join our team. This dual-role position is ideal for a recent graduate who is eager to start a career in information security, focusing on operational defense and core access management within our multi-cloud environment. You will be essential in maintaining security controls and ensuring proper access across our platform.

What You'll Do:

This role combines first-line responsibilities in both Security Analysis & Access Management:

Security Analysis and Response

• Alert Triage and Initial Response: Monitor our SIEM dashboard for incoming alerts from the multi-cloud production environment and user endpoints. Perform initial triage and execute basic investigative steps following established security playbooks.
• Endpoint Monitoring: Monitor user endpoint security tools for anomalies and assist in ensuring security agents are functioning correctly across all user devices.
• Compliance Support: Contribute to compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) by assisting in the documentation and reporting related to SIEM alerting, daily compliance checks, and helping to validate control coverage.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

• Access Provisioning and Servicing: Process and fulfill basic IAM tickets to grant, modify, or revoke user access to applications and resources, adhering strictly to the principle of least privilege.
• Automation Assistance: Assist in the development and maintenance of basic scripting and automation to streamline repetitive identity and access management procedures and reporting processes.
• User Lifecycle Support: Assist with routine tasks related to user account creation, disabling, password management, and account lockouts within identity stores.
• User Support: Act as a first point of contact to answer common security and access-related questions posed by employees, escalating complex issues to senior engineers.

What We're Looking For:

• 1–3 years of experience in Security Operations, IAM, or a technical System Administration role. A degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience is required.
• Practical understanding of the SIEM lifecycle (triage, investigation, remediation) and IAM principles (RBAC, Least Privilege, MFA).
• Hands-on familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and comfort navigating Linux environments.
• Ability to read and write basic scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate workflows and API integrations.
• Strong documentation skills and a disciplined approach to following (and improving) security playbooks and compliance controls (SOC 2/ISO 27001).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well with cross-functional teams

Amazing! What’s next:

If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch!

Global Benefits:

Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
• Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
• Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
• Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
• Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.

How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:

There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person.  Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at [email protected].