For our Security Operations Center, we are looking to hire a

Senior SOAR Software Engineer in the Security Operations Center (SOC)

Location: Berlin or Würzburg

Application deadline: June 26, 2026

Employment: Full-time
(Part-time is generally possible)

Start date: Immediately

Job posting number: 16-017-2026

Compensation: E12 TV EntgO-DRV

Scope of duties

As the central service provider for the DRV Bund, Department 16 “Corporate Security” is responsible for IT and physical security, the protection of personal data, confidentiality, and emergency management, as well as policy and cross-functional tasks.

The Security Operations Center (SOC) manages the operational IT security of the DRV Bund and other affiliated pension insurance carriers. To this end, the SOC operates specialized systems for detecting vulnerabilities and attacks and serves as the central point of contact for responding to IT security incidents. By coordinating and conducting penetration tests, the SOC also performs preventive tasks.

As part of the SOC, the Data and Platform Management Team handles the operation and configuration of security systems and is responsible for developing automations and onboarding new processes.

Your Responsibilities

• Integrating SOC systems into existing systems (e.g., ticketing systems, log sources) via APIs and other interfaces, and developing automation solutions
• Capturing requirements for automation and integration solutions and advising other teams accordingly
• Continuously improving automation and integrations
• Operating, maintaining, and monitoring SOC systems
• Supporting the introduction and migration of platform technologies, for example by conducting PoCs
• Creating and maintaining documentation for systems, configurations, and processes

Your Profile

• A completed university degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma) in IT or an equivalent qualification, such as an IT-specific certification or completed vocational training in IT with relevant experience
• Several years of professional experience relevant to the above-mentioned responsibilities and initial practical experience in IT security
• In-depth knowledge of scripting and software development with Bash, JavaScript, and ideally Go
• Experience in data center infrastructure, operating systems (Linux/Windows), container environments, and network protocols
• Business-level German proficiency and very good written and spoken English are mandatory
• Strong communication skills, coordination abilities, and an independent and self-organized work style round out your profile

We offer

• An interesting and varied role with all the benefits of a large public employer, as well as extensive opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• A friendly, open, and motivated team, along with structured and personalized onboarding into your new responsibilities
• Ample creative freedom across a broad range of diverse and challenging tasks, from traditional system administration to software development
• Family-friendly, flexible, and service-oriented work schedules, the option to work primarily from home, supplemented by our support services and partner organizations to help parents or caregivers balance work and family life
• The health of our employees is important to us. We support the integration of workplace health management into daily work routines

Further information

To fill the position, we will conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates.

Please note that following a job offer, you will undergo a security clearance check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (§ 9 SÜG). This security clearance must not result in a finding that a security risk exists that precludes the performance of security-sensitive duties (§ 14 SÜG).

These duties require a willingness to participate in the on-call roster maintained by the team and, in urgent cases, to work outside regular working hours (for example, on weekends).

This job posting pertains to a field in which women are underrepresented within the meaning of the Federal Equal Opportunity Act. The German Federal Pension Insurance Fund has set itself the goal of promoting women in the workplace. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women.

People with a severe disability or those deemed equivalent under Section 2 (2) and (3) of SGB IX will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

Applications from people of all nationalities are welcome.

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person
Nadine Klein is available to answer any questions you may have at:

Phone:
0175 8051568

Email:
nadine.klein@drv-bund.de