Security Engineer

Security Engineer KAYAK Software Engineering Berlin, MD, USA Posted on Apr 4, 2026 Apply now Location Berlin Office Employment Type Full time Location Type Hybrid Department Cost Centers Technology Technology IT and Security KAYAK, part of Booking Holdings (

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BKNG), is the world's leading travel search engine. With billions of queries across our platforms, we help people find their perfect flight, stay, rental car and vacation package. We're also transforming business travel with a new corporate travel solution, KAYAK for Business. As an employee of KAYAK, you will be part of a travel company that operates a portfolio of global metasearch brands including momondo, Cheapflights and HotelsCombined, among others. From start-up to industry leader, innovation is in our DNA and every employee has an opportunity to make their mark. Our focus is on building the best travel search engine to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. As a Security Engineer at KAYAK, you will have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies to implement industry-leading security practices. We believe that fostering innovative thinking is essential to ensuring both the success of our security initiatives and the integrity of our corporate and customer data. We are seeking creative and motivated people that have a passion for engineering to help advance these initiatives! You can find more information about our security program at https://www.kayak.com/security. This role is required to work from our Berlin, Germany office 3 days per week. In this role, you will: Implement security improvements in our endpoint, on prem and cloud IT environments. Monitor for and investigate potential security incidents. Conduct regular scanning/auditing of critical components. Contribute to security incident response playbooks. Help manage and implement the latest state of the art security tools.

Please apply if you have:

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science/Engineering. Strong analytical thinking. Strong technical background with proficiency in at least one of: systems administration, network design and configuration, incident response, security analytics, scripting. Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS and Windows Desktop and Server operating systems and computer networking. Experience with cloud computing and security, preferably AWS.. Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response, IDS, Email Security, IAM, SIEM, SOAR tools. Experience working with AI models and building workflows. Benefits and Perks Work from (almost) anywhere for up to 20 days per year Focus on mental health and well-being: Company-paid therapy sessions through SpringHealth Company-paid subscription to HeadSpace Company-wide week off a year - the whole team fully recharges (and returns without a pile-up of work!) No meeting Fridays Paid parental leave Generous paid vacation + time off for your birthday Paid volunteer time Focus on your career growth: Development Dollars Leadership development Access to thousands of on-demand e-learnings Travel Discounts Employee Resource Groups 6 weeks paid vacation Free lunch 2 days per week Pension plan contributions Public transportation subsidies Bike leasing program Monthly social events, Thursday happy hours, sports teams An awesome office in Friedrichshain, Berlin Inclusion At KAYAK, we want everyone to have the space to grow, share ideas and do great work. That's why we're focused on hiring the best talent from all walks of life and experiences, supporting them well and making sure no one feels like they have to fit a mold to belong here. Need any adjustments for the interview, application or on the job? No problem - just give us a heads-up. We've got you. #LI-EI1 Apply now See more open positions at KAYAK