Security Engineer

Are you are new Security Engineer?

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join our Enterprise Services team. This role focuses on strengthening security across the organization, with primary responsibility for security operations, platform security, and vulnerability management, while supporting secure software development practices in collaboration with the Secure Software Development Team.

You will work closely with Development, DevOps, and IT teams to ensure a pragmatic, risk-based security posture, with a focus on operational security, detection, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Detection

• Drive security monitoring and detection capabilities (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender) in collaboration with Enterprise Services teams
• Investigate alerts, triage incidents, and coordinate response activities across relevant teams
• Drive development and tuning of detection rules, aligned to threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK
• Improve logging coverage across cloud, applications, and infrastructure
• Help drive automation of detection and response workflows using playbooks and orchestration
  
  

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Drive the vulnerability management lifecycle across application, cloud, and infrastructure environments
• Aggregate and triage findings from multiple sources and ensure consistent, risk-based prioritization
• Help drive remediation across Enterprise Services teams through coordination, prioritization, and escalation where required
• Ensure visibility and reporting of vulnerability status, trends, and risk exposure
• Establish and maintain processes aligned with ISO 27001
  
  

Cloud & Identity Security

• Drive improvements in cloud and platform security (Azure) in collaboration with Enterprise Services
• Review and strengthen identity, access controls, and privileged access (Entra ID)
• Support secure architecture for integrations and platform services
• Help drive improvements in secrets management and key handling practices
  
  

Secure Development Support

• Collaborate closely with the Development Engineers on application security initiatives
• Support integration and operation of security tooling in CI/CD pipelines
• Provide input on application risks, threat scenarios, and remediation approaches where needed
  
  

Governance & Compliance

• Support audits, risk assessments, and customer security requirements
• Maintain security standards, procedures, and technical documentation
• Contribute to implementation and operation of ISO27001 controls across Enterprise Services
  
  

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years of experience in security engineering, cloud security, or related technical roles
• Good understanding of security operations, cloud security, and common attack techniques (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, APIs, and modern infrastructure environments
• Experience with vulnerability management processes and security tooling
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple teams
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience with SIEM/XDR platforms (e.g. Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud)
• Experience with identity security and Zero Trust principles
• Background in DevOps, cloud engineering, or systems engineering
• Exposure to ISO 27001, SOC 2, or similar frameworks
• Relevant security or cloud certifications
  
  

This role offers the opportunity to drive and shape core security capabilities across the organization, working closely with Enterprise Services and engineering teams. You will play a key role in improving detection, response, and risk management, while embedding practical, real-world security into platforms and operations.

Why Appear?

• Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our office today!
• Attractively located office at Lysaker with newly refurbished facilities
• Access our on-site gym and enjoy three subsidized canteens offering a variety of delicious options, plus free snacks and fruits.
• Free parking, including complimentary electric car charging and bike storage
• Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.
• Travel and medical insurance coverage
• Full salary during parental leave
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Enjoy a vibrant social culture including regular team-building activities, company events, sponsored communities, and informal after-works
• Five weeks of annual vacation
  
  

Application deadline: we will consider applicants on a rolling basis

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.

Over the past 20 years, Appear’s world-renowned team of experts made us the most progressive and forward-thinking company in the industry. Our relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility places us at the forefront of driving innovation in live production technology.

We proudly count the world’s leading content creators amongst our esteemed list of customers who trust our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with integrity and efficiency.

Appear’s global operation includes centres of excellence in Oslo, Sweden, Southampton, Singapore and Los Angeles.