Security Engineer
Payhawk
| Company | Payhawk |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Sofia |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Company Mission
Payhawk is a leading global spend management solution for scaling businesses. Headquartered in London and combining company cards, reimbursable expenses and accounts payable into a single product; its future-facing technology enables finance teams to control and automate company spending at scale.
The Payhawk customer base includes fast-growing and mature multinational companies in 32 countries including LuxAir and Wagestream. With offices in New York, London, Berlin, Munich , Barcelona, Paris, Amsterdam, Vilnius and Sofia; Payhawk is backed by renowned investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, Greenoaks, QED Investors, Bek Ventures and Eleven Ventures.
Our values include supporting flat hierarchies, taking ownership and responsibility, seeking and providing feedback, managing constructive critique, and speaking our minds. We understand that the best ideas don’t all come from the same place, so we encourage diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work.
The future of fintech is about more than money, and we believe in work-life balance, continual learning, and empowered teams. We’re also on a journey to measure and improve our environmental and social impact . From virtual cards to digital subscriptions, our software and automation help take paper out of the equation for our customers, too.
We’re changing the world of payments, and we’re looking for an exceptional team to help us.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced 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
Lead the evaluation, implementation, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls across the organization to ensure alignment with internal security standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities with engineering and infrastructure teams, including risk prioritization, tracking, and reporting.
Manage and maintain endpoint security controls, including system monitoring, patch management, and security configuration to ensure optimal performance and protection across enterprise environments.
Configure, manage, and optimize the organization’s mobile device management (MDM) and endpoint protection platforms, ensuring effective coverage and policy enforcement.
Oversee software deployment, operating system imaging, and patch compliance across enterprise endpoints, ensuring timely updates and adherence to security baselines.
Monitor, investigate, and respond to security alerts and incidents using SIEM, EDR, and related security tools, ensuring effective containment, remediation, and post-incident analysis.
Document security monitoring activities, incident investigations, and response actions in ticketing and case management systems to ensure traceability and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with engineering, IT, and product teams to define, implement, and maintain security baselines and secure configurations across systems and endpoints.
Participate in the security assessment and due diligence of third-party vendors and service providers, including reviewing security documentation and identifying potential risks.
Assist in responding to customer security inquiries and completing security questionnaires, supporting sales and customer assurance processes with accurate and timely information.
Contribute to security awareness initiatives and promote security best practices across the organization.
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on security operations, endpoint security, and incident response practices.
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