Senior Enterprise Security Engineer

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need you to join us.

The Team:

Within our InfoSec organization, Our global security engineering team is responsible for designing, building, and enhancing the underlying security components that help with securing the Celonis Application and Platforms stacks. We think about both offensively and defensively. We continuously monitor our global security posture and are always adapting to the ever-changing threat landscape. The security engineering team is looking for talented subject matter experts in application, platform and offensive security.

The Role:

The Enterprise Security Engineer is a hands-on technical role responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the security infrastructure across the organization. In this role you will ensure that enterprise systems, networks, and data are protected against cyber threats and that compliance requirements are consistently met. You will collaborate with IT, compliance, and business units to implement security best practices and respond to incidents effectively.

The work you’ll do:

• Design and implement enterprise-level security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, DLP, SIEM, and encryption.


• Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability assessments; recommend mitigation strategies.


• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents, including forensic analysis and incident response coordination.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP).


• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.


• Evaluate and recommend new security tools and technologies.


• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to integrate security into system architecture and CI/CD pipelines.


• Perform regular audits, penetration tests, and security assessments.


• Provide training and awareness on security topics to employees.


• Design and implement zero trust policies

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in enterprise environments.


• Strong knowledge of network, system, and cloud security.


• Experience with tools such as Splunk, Fortinet, Salesforce, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, Tenable, etc.


• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are a plus.


• Identity and Access Management


• Automation and Tooling


• Vulnerability Management


• Extensive knowledge of Cloud Security with AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Strong communication and documentation abilities.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.


• Infrastructure As Code (ie: Terraform)

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule.

Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location.

The base salary range below is for the role in New York, based on a Full Time Schedule.

$166,500—$204,300 USD

What Celonis Can Offer You:

• Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.


• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.


• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more .


• Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.


• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.


• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.


• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.


• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It’s system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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