Overview
Security Engineer Jobs in Amsterdam Area at Iceberg
Title: Security Engineer
Company: Iceberg
Location: Amsterdam Area
Senior Security Engineer (Contract/freelance)
Overview
We’re partnering with an innovative, globally operating Cryptocurrency platform at the forefront of secure, high-performance digital infrastructure.
This is an opportunity for an experienced Security Engineering contractor to step into a broad, hands-on role where you’ll work across cloud, infrastructure, application security, and operational resilience.
If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy solving complex security challenges, and want to make a visible impact within a highly technical organization, this role offers significant scope and autonomy.
The Role
As a Security Engineering contractor, you’ll act as a versatile security generalist embedded within a sophisticated engineering environment.
You’ll help strengthen security posture across multiple domains, including:
- Cloud and infrastructure security
- Security architecture and design reviews
- Vulnerability management and remediation
- Application and product security
- Security automation and tooling
- Incident detection, response, and operational readiness
- Identity and access management
- DevSecOps and CI/CD security enhancements
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assessing and improving security controls across production systems
- Partnering with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed security best practices
- Supporting incident investigations and remediation efforts
- Identifying security gaps and implementing practical solutions
- Enhancing monitoring, detection, and response capabilities
- Building scalable automation for security operations
- Conducting technical risk assessments and security reviews
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Strong background in security engineering across multiple disciplines
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar)
- Infrastructure, network, and systems security expertise
- Familiarity with modern application security practices
- Experience with automation/scripting (Python, Bash, Terraform, etc.)
- Incident response and vulnerability management experience
- Ability to operate independently in dynamic environments
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience with MITRE ATT&CK, TTPs, Nation state threat actors
- Experience in fintech, trading platforms, SaaS, or digital asset environments
- Exposure to containerization/Kubernetes security
- SIEM, EDR, or detection engineering experience
- Knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps principles
- Experience within high-availability or regulated technical environments
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- High-impact role with broad technical ownership
- Work within a cutting-edge, fast-scaling technology business
- Complex and meaningful security challenges
- Strong autonomy and influence
- Exposure to advanced infrastructure and security ecosystems
- Competitive contract structure
Contract Details
- Competitive day rate / package
- Remote or hybrid options depending on location
