(Senior) Platform Engineer - Security Service Edge (f/m/d)
- E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
- Hybrid, Permanent contract
- Full or part time
E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
You have a passion for technology and want to make the world a greener place?
Then become a playmaker and join our team as (Senior) Platform Engineer - Security Service Edge (f/m/d) at E.ON Digital Technology.
We play a key role in shaping the energy transition by leading E.ON's digital transformation across Europe. We explore new paths by developing ideas, breaking new ground, making visions reality, and bringing new technologies to life. We deliver sustainable technology solutions because…
… it’s on us to make new energy work!
(Senior) Platform Engineer - Security Service Edge (f/m/d)
Job description
The Team - your impact
The Secure App & Internet Access team is an agile team responsible for providing secure, reliable access to all internal and external applications for E.ON employees. Our scope includes both IT and OT applications, ensuring seamless and compliant connectivity across the enterprise.
Your Role – meaningful & rewarding
- Design, implement, and evolve our Zscaler setup used globally across E.ON
- Support in building and maintaining infrastructure as‑ code modules (OpenTofu‑/Terraform) to automate platform rollout, policy deployment, and lifecycle operations
- Continuously improve the platform’s reliability, observability, performance, and security posture
- Drive architectural decisions and align designs with E.ON’s overall security principles and technology strategy
- Collaborate with cross functional‑ teams, including security architects, network engineering, workplace engineering, and application teams
- Provide guidance and technical expertise to accelerate adoption and ensure consistent governance across the organization
- Identify and implement automation opportunities to reduce manual effort, increase consistency, and accelerate service delivery
Your Profile – authentic & open‑minded
- Deep experience in security engineering or network engineering, ideally focused on Secure Service Edge (SSE) or Zero‑Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Hands‑on expertise with Zscaler, or comparable SSE platforms
- Solid understanding of modern internet security concepts, secure access patterns, DNS, proxy architectures, traffic inspection, and identity‑driven policy enforcement
- Ability to translate complex business needs into secure, scalable, and automated technical solutions plus proven experience with regard to working in large enterprise environments with global user populations
- Structured, collaborative, resilient, and confident working style with strong customer focus and problem solving‑ mindset
- Eager to work in a central product team with high visibility and impact
- Business fluent in English, conversational in German
Our Benefits - smart & useful
- We provide full flexibility: Do your work from wherever you want in Germany; of course including all our great offices (from Hamburg to Munich). You want even more? Go on workation for up to 20 days per year within Europe.
- Recharge your energy: You have 30 holidays per year (Christmas and New Year´s Eve are always free days). Your battery still needs charging? You can exchange parts of your salary for more holidays or you take a sabbatical.
- Your development: We grow – and we want you to grow with us! We support you with individual trainings and push your personal and professional development to the next level.
- We elevate your mobility: From car and bike leasing schemes to job tickets for most of our locations– your way is our way.
- We also think ahead: With our company retirements scheme and a great insurance package we take care of your future.
- This is by far not all: We are looking forward to speaking with you about further benefits during the recruiting process.
Inclusion
It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.
Should you not be able to apply online and want to speak someone in person, please contact your local recruiter.
What else you should know:
- Type of contract:
- Permanent contract
- Employment type:
- Full or part time
- Work Model:
- Hybrid
- Company:
- E.ON Digital Technology GmbH
- Job number:
- 244122
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Rightly seen: we have received multiple awards as an employer!
We are delighted to have received several employer awards that reflect our commitment to a positive, diverse and fair working culture. Get to know us and discover why our employees enjoy working for us.
Any questions?
As long as the position is advertised on our careers page, we are looking for suitable candidates (f/m/d). We look forward to receiving your application!
Application process
Depending on the company and position, the process may vary. So we are providing you with an exemplary overview of the possible steps involved. Your recruiter can help you with any additional questions you may have.
Online application
Your online application is the first step of the application process. All jobs are advertised in our career portal. Create an application profile – it will only take about two minutes and can open the door for you to jobs in all E.ON Group companies worldwide. All applications for advertised jobs at E.ON must be made online.
Interview
In the interview, we get to know each other better. Tell us about yourself and ask us anything that is on your mind: about the position, the team or generally about E.ON as an employer. The interview will take place either in person or online. We look forward to meeting you.
Contract and onboarding
Welcome to the team! We want to make sure that you'll find your way around the company quickly. During your onboarding you’ll learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new work environment.
We value and foster diversity
Society is diverse – just like our workforce. We’ve proved that fresh ideas and perspectives always emerge when an exciting blend of different people work together. That's why we work hard to become a diversity pioneer.
In 2008, we signed the German Diversity Charter. We are also a member of numerous national and international networks and initiatives that deal with various aspects of diversity.
And we also promote an inclusive culture internally. To name just two examples: In Germany, we run a mentoring programme to prepare female employees for leadership positions. We also launched the CEO Awards for Diversity & Inclusion in 2018. The awards support people and activities at E.ON who are committed to diversity and inclusion.
Behind the scenes
At E.ON we are convinced that good energy connects. Get to know the people at E.ON, find out what we stand for and what topics you can work on with us.
Flore, Head of Data Incubation and Monetisation
Flore discovers promising technologies and data-driven business models and develops them into effective products.
Kununu
We have already received several awards for our commitment as an employer - including in the areas of women and family friendliness and as a "Top Company" from the employer rating platform kununu.
Hybrid Working
For the most part, we have a hybrid working model in place where we work partly in the office and partly from home, depending on the task. This supports your work-life balance and protects the environment. We value personal exchange just as much as digital opportunities for collaboration, and we’ll provide you with the equipment and digital tools you need to do your job well. Please contact your recruiter to learn more about the working options of your desired position.
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Welcome to Munich
A great workplace drives motivation and energy. Discover our office in Munich and how your new workplace can inspire you to be a playmaker every day.
E.ON is one of Europe's largest operators of energy networks and infrastructure and a provider of innovative energy solutions for around 48 million customers. Around 74,000 employees are constantly working to digitize the energy world, achieve net zero and connect everyone to good energy. To achieve this, we are focusing our actions on sustainability, digitalization, and growth. We strongly believe that differences make us stronger and welcome all people into our inclusive and diverse culture.
What makes E.ON stand out as an employer
Sense of purpose
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Sustainability
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
Winning culture
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
Recognition
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
Work Life Balance
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Health
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Network
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Development
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Onboarding
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
Sense of purpose
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Together we pave the way for the green energy transition in Europe and enable society and our customers to become C02-neutral.
Sustainability
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
We make energy cleaner and smarter, giving our customers access to a sustainable supply of electricity and heat.
Winning culture
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
We promote an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and where everyone can reach their full potential and make a meaningful contribution to E.ON's success.
Recognition
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
We value the contribution of each individual. We recognise individual achievements and reward the successes we deliver as a team.
Work Life Balance
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Family or career? It doesn’t have to be either/or. Whether flexitime, part-time or hybrid working: At E.ON, you will find the right model for every life situation.
Health
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Benefit from our wide range of health and well-being offers and take advantage of preventative activities.
Network
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Joining E.ON opens the door to countless opportunities – regionally and internationally.
Development
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Whether you're looking for a specialist or management career, our individual training programmes will help you develop both professionally and personally.
Onboarding
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
We’ll help you learn everything you need to know about E.ON and your new working environment – making your start at E.ON easy.
