Junior Security Engineer

Company Mission

Payhawk is one AI-powered spend management platform for scaling businesses - corporate cards, expense management, procurement, and accounts payable, unified in one place. We serve finance teams across 32+ countries, cutting month-end close time and reconciling 99.7% of transactions with zero manual touch. AI runs through the platform as core infrastructure, not a bolted-on feature - and we hire the top 1% of talent in every function to keep building it that way.

Why Payhawk

Payhawk, where the bold builders make an impact.

We're not a family, we're a high-performance team - and that's deliberate. We debate, ideate, and push each other to be better, because the best ideas come from direct feedback. We've already made history as Bulgaria's first unicorn, but the ambition doesn't stop there: if you want to grow fast - own it; do not wait for it.

Give: Honest opinions, real ownership, a focus on outcomes.

Get: A front-row seat to a market leader in one of the fastest-moving industries.

Junior Security Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior IT & Security Engineer to assist in maintaining and improving the organization’s security posture through proactive monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response. As a key member in our IT & Security Team. this role is ideal for individuals passionate about cybersecurity who are eager to grow their technical skills and contribute to safeguarding enterprise systems and data.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls across the organization.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans, analyze results, and coordinate remediation efforts with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide technical support for system monitoring, patching, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal endpoint performance and security.
• Support the configuration, management, and maintenance of the company’s mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint protection platforms.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of endpoint management, asset inventories, and software configurations.
• Manage software deployments, operating system imaging, and patch compliance across enterprise endpoints.
• Collaborate with other teams to maintain security baselines and to respond to security incidents.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents using SIEM and EDR tools, ensuring timely containment and mitigation.
• Document security monitoring activities, incident response actions, and investigation outcomes using ticketing and case management systems.
• Participate in security awareness initiatives and help promote best practices across the organization.
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new security tools, technologies, and automation scripts to improve efficiency.

Requirements         

Education & Certifications

• Degree in  Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field (or 2+ years of relevant work experience).
• Relevant entry-level security certifications would be considered a strong advantage (CompTIA Security+, Cisco CyberOps Associate, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, or similar.)

Technical Skills

• Basic understanding of networking  fundamentals  (TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, VPNs).
• Familiarity with operating  systems  (Windows, macOS) and endpoint security tools.
• Exposure toSIEM, EDR, or  log management  systems (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, CrowdStrike, or similar).
• Knowledge of vulnerability  assessment tools  (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS).
• Experience withscripting  or automation  using PowerShell, Python, or Bash is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills  
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritise  tasks  in a fast-paced environment
• Excellentcommunication  and teamwork  
• Eagerness tolearn, adapt, and grow  in a dynamic cybersecurity team.

Company Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 30 days holiday paid leave
• One week exchange policy to another Payhawk office (London, Berlin, Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam and Vilnius)
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Regular team-wide events
• Additional medical care
• MultiSport card fully funded by us
• Company office massages
• Personal assistant service
• Opportunity to use the Payhawk product (that is, essentially, built by you).