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Security Operations Engineer II

Mollie

Amsterdam
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Security Operations
Incident Response
Threat Hunting
Threat Intelligence
DevSecOps
Python
Linux
Kubernetes
Terraform
GCP
Crowdstrike
Sysdig
Risk Management
Compliance
Automation

Job Description

Build with us

Businesses deserve better from finance. Less friction, more freedom. Since 2004, Mollie has been on a mission to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe.

Today, more than 250,000 companies trust our all-in-one platform to get paid, manage money and grow on their terms. Simple, scalable and built with real businesses in mind.

We’re one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs, with 900+ Mollies across 12+ locations. Our people make this growth possible. We move fast, build with purpose and care deeply about our customers. Whether you're solving problems, building market-leading products or exploring how AI can make work smarter, you’ll have the freedom to create and the trust to deliver.

If you’re ready to grow, shape the future of fintech and join an ambitious, high-performing team, this is the place for you.

Your impact

Security is an essential and integral part of our business. The role of the Security Operations Engineer II lies at the heart of it all. This is a hands-on role focused on providing operational security for Mollie through resolving security incidents and running various security operations activities, including threat hunting, analysis of threat intelligence and automation.

You will join the existing SecOps team, consisting of mid- to senior-level experts, where you will find a lot of opportunities to shine and make an impact.

This role requires assisting in a wide range of security initiatives, involving self-directed and informed decision-making on critical security topics.

What you’ll ship

  • Respond to security incidents, collaborating with other internal teams and external parties to ensure coordinated responses and minimize business disruption.

  • Investigate and resolve security incidents, following established procedures and best practices.

  • Develop and enhance security playbooks and runbooks to document standardized procedures for incident response, threat hunting etc.

  • Collaborate with the Security Engineering team to improve our overall security posture and detection capabilities.

  • Proactively hunt for threats not easily detected by existing use cases

  • Define monitoring scenarios and develop prototype rules based on security intel or defense gaps.

  • Participate in the incident response rotation and on-call procedures

  • Identify potential threats, delivering strategic reports and changes like use case updates to minimise the impact of the threats

  • Create reports, dashboards, and security metrics to communicate security posture and insights.

  • Automate repetitive security tasks to improve efficiency and free up time for more strategic security initiatives.

  • Identify areas for optimization, propose and implement process changes, collaborating with the team for efficient security operations

What you’ll bring

  • Experience in a fast-growing product company, with a strong ownership mindset in a fast-paced environment.

  • Experience working within a Security Operations (SecOps) team in any role is preferred.

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

  • A customer-centric approach that is both pragmatic and risk-aware.

  • Strong understanding of security concepts including cyberattacks, related TTPs, threat vectors, controls, risk management, and incident response.

  • Experience with Security Incident and Event Management and Security Orchestration and Automated Response

  • Experience with Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Endpoint Detection and Response tools (e.g. Crowdstrike, Sysdig)

  • Experience working in a DevOps environment and methodologies, ideally with a DevSecOps approach.

  • Experience working with regulatory compliance frameworks and information security management standards like NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, and DORA.

  • Experience with a “3 lines of defense” model, dealing with auditors, and managing controls.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., GCP) and experience with Linux, macOS, Kubernetes, Terraform, and GitLab.

  • Experience automating workflows, with Python scripting preferred.

Grow your way

At Mollie, growth is personal. We believe everyone should have the chance to develop their skills, explore new challenges and shape their career on their own terms.

You’ll get regular feedback and performance reviews to support your development, with fair and transparent salary reviews along the way. Many Mollies move into new roles or take on new projects to stretch themselves, and we actively hire from within to help you take the next step.

No matter if you’re aiming for promotion, exploring a different career path or building new skills, you’ll be supported with the tools, trust and opportunities to grow your way.

Unlock your full potential and join us to eliminate financial bureaucracy

If you're excited by the idea of building what’s next, for yourself and for thousands of businesses across Europe, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV (in English) using the form below.

Want a peek behind the scenes? Check out what life at Mollie is really like.

AI at Mollie

We believe in Always Be Shipping, and AI brings that philosophy to life across every team, every role, every day

AI is core to how we build. It helps us move faster, simplify work and make smarter decisions, creating real impact for the businesses we serve. We’re looking for people who are excited to use AI to shape the future of finance with us.

Core Responsibilities

The Security Operations Engineer II will respond to and investigate security incidents while developing playbooks to enhance detection capabilities. They will also proactively hunt for threats, automate repetitive tasks, and collaborate with internal teams to improve the overall security posture.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working within a Security Operations team and possess a strong understanding of cyberattacks, TTPs, and incident response. Proficiency in cloud platforms, DevOps methodologies, and scripting languages like Python is required.

About Mollie

Industry: Financial Services

Company size: 501-1,000 employees

Mollie offers a single platform for businesses to get paid and manage their money. One that makes payments, reconciliation, reporting, fraud prevention, and financing simple for all – from startups to enterprises. Founded in 2004, Mollie’s mission is to make payments and money management effortless for every business in Europe. Our 850-strong team works from offices across the continent, including Amsterdam, Ghent, Lisbon, London, Maastricht, Milan, Munich, Berlin, Kiel and Paris. Today, more than 250,000 businesses use Mollie to drive revenue, reduce costs, and manage funds.

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