Security Engineer

About the Position

Your journey matters – start it with us

At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and UI design, managed services, product development, and software development.

This is the job

In Bratislava within the Telco industry, we are actively seeking for an experienced Security Engineer with a deep technical background in Linux security and container technologies. You will be responsible for designing and implementing security solutions and integrating security into the entire application and infrastructure lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of hardening standards for Linux and containers
• Implementation of PAM/PIM solutions and privileged access management
• Integration of SAST/DAST/SBOM into CI/CD pipelines
• Ownership of the vulnerability management process
• Penetration testing of infrastructure and applications
• Incident response and security audits

Requirements

• 3+ years of practical experience with Linux system administration and hardening
• SELinux/AppArmor policies and their implementation
• Kernel hardening, secure boot, system update strategies
• Advanced auditd, integrity monitoring (AIDE, OSSEC)
• Automation using Bash and Python
• Security configuration of server applications (Apache/Nginx, OpenSSH, databases)
• Advanced Unix shell scripting and automation using Python (or another suitable language)
• Advanced Git (CI/CD integration, code review, branching workflow)
• Ability to perform basic security code review, orientation in foreign code (in common languages) and its modification (vulnerability fixes, patch application)
• Build process – recompilation with patched libraries, backport security fixes, creation of custom packages/containers
• SBOM analysis and dependency audit
• Deep understanding of the L3-L7 network stack
• Network segmentation and zero-trust architecture
• TLS/mTLS, PKI, and certificate management
• Firewall configuration and management (iptables/nftables, network firewalls)
• VPN technologies (IPsec, WireGuard)

We Offer

• Pleasant working environment and stable background in one of the largest software development companies in the world
• Space to work independently and creatively with the possibility to implement your own ideas and opportunities to learn new things and approaches
• You have the opportunity to influence your direction in the company
• High quality hardware and software, access to the latest technologies and specific projects
• Opportunities to improve your language skills, we are a major global player
• At Avenga, you'll get quality support in your development thanks to a wide range of internal and external training courses, so you can push the boundaries of your competences
• We offer you benefits such as life insurance and pension contribution, EN/DE/ES lessons, MultiSport card, sick days, meal allowance, lots of company events, offices in Bratislava with quality amenities for lovers of sport, food and coffee, hybrid remote work after mutual agreement, and more
• The basic salary component from 4000 EUR gross per month - the exact amount of the salary depends on the actual knowledge and experience, qualifications and expertise of the candidate

About the Company

At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others.

Application Process

APPLICATION

Send us your application, we are ready to hear your story and explore how we can grow together.

REVIEW

Our team carefully reviews every application with curiosity and care. If your profile isn’t the right fit today, we will keep it in mind for future opportunities that match your skills and ambitions.

TALENT ACQUISITION INTERVIEW

You will meet our Talent team to talk about your goals and learn more about who we are, what we offer, and how we support our people.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW

Our tech interview is all about diving deeper into your expertise and understanding your strengths, how you solve problems, and how you think – no trick questions, just a meaningful conversation.

CUSTOMER INTERVIEW

For some roles, especially when our clients are closely involved, you might also have a conversation with them – it’s a chance for everyone to align and get to know each other better.

JOB OFFER

If we both feel it’s the right match, we will send you an offer to join us. And even if it’s not the time just yet, you’ll always hear back from us.

WELCOME!

Your new team is excited to meet you, support you, and build something great together. Let’s make your first day the start of a journey that shapes a career that matters.

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