Trade Republic

Senior IT Security Engineer

Estimated salary
€4,625 – €7,122per month

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Description

Trade Republic is hiring a Senior IT Security Engineer for its Security Operations team in Berlin to architect and maintain the defenses that protect its global workforce and internal infrastructure. The role is the primary guardian of the endpoint ecosystem, corporate network, and identity perimeters, covering EDR/XDR, IAM, network security, Zero Trust, MDM, vulnerability management, DLP, and security awareness. It requires deep experience with modern identity providers, enterprise EDR and MDM platforms, and non-cloud networking. Experience in highly regulated financial-services environments such as GDPR, BaIT, or MaRisk is valued.

Requirements

  • 5+ years as a Security Engineer, with 4+ years specializing in enterprise/corporate security
  • Deep experience with modern identity providers (Okta, Google Workspace) and passwordless authentication
  • Proven track record managing enterprise EDR (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne) and MDM platforms (Jamf) at scale
  • Strong understanding of non-cloud networking (switching, routing, and firewalling)
  • Practical experience applying CIS Benchmarks or NIST standards to end-user workstations and office infrastructure

Experience Level

InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive

💰 Net Salary Calculator

Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€70,476/year
€5,873/month
Total Deductions
€27,627
39% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,570/mo
€42,849/year

Deduction Breakdown

🏛️ Income Tax€12,380
🏦 Pension Insurance€6,554
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€916

🏠 Cost of Living in Berlin

Monthly Essentials

Rent (1BR)
€1231
Groceries
€280
Transport
€75
Utilities
€220
Internet
€40

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Eating Out
€13
Gym/Month
€45
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€4
Cinema
€12
Monthly Net Salary:€3,570
Comfortable Living:€1,897
Monthly Savings:€1,673 (47%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,673 monthly, which is €20,076 per year.

💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Berlin. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.

Eligible for the EU Blue Card

A salary of €70,482 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).

The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.

Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer

Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)

Documents needed

Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
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📍 Life in Berlin

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Population
3.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
8.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
9.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
🌬️
Air Quality
6.0
🌳
Green Spaces
7.0
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Car Free
8.0
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About Berlin

  • •Creative and tech hub
  • •Diverse neighborhoods
  • •Excellent public transport
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Climate

  • •Continental climate
  • •Cold winters
  • •Mild summers
  • •Four distinct seasons
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 10°C
☀️1625 sunshine hours/year
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Safety

  • •Generally safe
  • •Higher petty crime than Munich
  • •Some areas less safe at night
Overall:7.0
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Healthcare

  • •Good hospital network
  • •Charité is world-renowned
  • •Wait times can vary
Quality: 9.0Access: 8.0
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Culture

  • •World-class museums
  • •Vibrant art scene
  • •Rich history
10.0
🎉

Nightlife

  • •Famous club scene
  • •Diverse nightlife
  • •24/7 culture
10.0
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Recreation

  • •Many parks
  • •Lakes
  • •Tiergarten
  • •Active outdoor scene
8.0
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Cost of Living

  • •More affordable than Munich
  • •Prices rising rapidly
  • •Still cheaper than many European capitals
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1231
⚡ Utilities:€220
🛒 Groceries:€280
🍽️ Dining out:€16

Europe's largest savings platform and neobroker, serving 10+ million customers across 18 countries with over €150 billion in assets. Offers commission-free trading (€1 flat fee) in stocks, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, and cryptocurrencies, plus banking services including savings accounts with interest, a Visa debit card, and private markets access through Apollo and EQT. Holds a full ECB banking license since December 2023. Valued at €12.5 billion as of December 2025 — Germany's most valuable startup.

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Your situation in Germany

The default for anyone single, divorced or widowed.

Only changes the church tax rate — 8% in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, 9% everywhere else.

Childless employees over 23 pay a higher Pflegeversicherung (care insurance) rate.