Principal Security Engineer

Position Authority

Vacancy issued under CypSec Group European critical infrastructure protection operations. This principal engineering role demands demonstrated excellence in classified security systems beyond conventional enterprise cybersecurity. Only candidates with exceptional achievements in critical infrastructure protection, sovereign security architecture, or defense community security engineering will progress through our rigorous selection framework.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Architect comprehensive security controls protecting European critical infrastructure from advanced persistent threats and nation-state adversaries
• Implement sovereign security monitoring systems meeting EU classified information handling and cross-domain security requirements
• Design security platforms capable of operating in compartmentalized environments with multi-level security constraints
• Ensure operational compliance with NIS2 Directive, GDPR Article 32, and EU Cyber Resilience Act technical specifications
• Develop security architecture documentation suitable for supervisory authority review and classified audit proceedings

Mandatory Technical Excellence

• Expert-level design of defense-in-depth systems for critical infrastructure protection
• Advanced SIEM/SOAR implementation with behavioral analytics and threat intelligence integration
• Sovereign cloud architecture with EU data boundary enforcement and cross-border access controls
• Kubernetes hardening per CIS Benchmarks, pod security policies, and runtime protection
• Micro-segmentation, zero-trust architecture, and encrypted communications across security domains

Exceptional Candidate Requirements

Beyond baseline qualifications, successful candidates will demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Design and deployment of security systems protecting EU CLASSIFIED or NATO RESTRICTED infrastructure
• Development of security frameworks with formal security verification and recognized standards certification
• Contributions to open-source security projects with demonstrated critical infrastructure adoption
• Participation in EU-funded security research initiatives (Horizon Europe, Digital Europe Programme, ENISA frameworks)
• Documented vulnerability research with CVE assignments or coordinated disclosure affecting critical systems

Advanced Security Focus Areas

• Advanced persistent threat detection and response across European infrastructure sectors
• Immutable logging and evidence preservation suitable for legal proceedings and attribution
• Cryptographic agility for quantum-resistant algorithm migration
• Third-party risk assessment and vendor security validation for critical systems
• Secure data transfer between classified and unclassified networks

Critical Infrastructure Specialization

• SCADA/ICS security for renewable energy grids and cross-border electricity transmission
• Secure systems for rail, aviation, and maritime infrastructure across EU member states
• Payment systems protection and cross-border banking network security
• Classified communication systems and secure collaboration platforms
• Medical device security and protected health information handling under GDPR

Linguistic Proficiency Standards

• CEFR C1+ English capability for technical documentation and stakeholder communication
• CEFR C1+ working proficiency in German, Russian, Chinese, or Spanish
• Ability to produce specifications meeting government and regulatory review standards

Security Assessment Protocol

• Comprehensive background verification including employment history validation
• Enhanced screening procedures for access to sensitive technical information
• EU citizenship or permanent residency required for sensitive infrastructure access
• Willingness to undergo facility clearance processing where operational requirements dictate

Compensation Framework

Remuneration commensurate with demonstrated expertise and impact:

• Performance-based compensation exceeding standard market rates
• Comprehensive European benefits package including pension and professional development
• Relocation support for exceptional candidates requiring EU mobility
• Access to cutting-edge security research infrastructure and academic partnerships

Selection Process

Applications subject to rigorous technical evaluation:

• Initial Assessment: Technical competency verification against mandatory requirements
• Deep Technical Review: In-person architecture discussion and security methodology evaluation
• Operational Interview: Critical thinking under pressure and incident response scenarios

Submit comprehensive application including: Detailed technical CV, documented achievements (publications, CVEs, project contributions), and technical references from recognized security professionals to: interview@cypsec.de

Only candidates demonstrating exceptional technical depth will advance through selection phases. Standard qualifications without distinguished achievements will not progress.