SumUp

Senior Security Assurance Specialist

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3 days ago
Estimated salary
€4,625 – €7,122per month

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Description

SumUp is hiring a Senior Security Assurance Specialist in Berlin to keep its information security programme credible to regulators and to the millions of merchants who trust it. As part of a small global assurance team spanning Europe, Brazil, and Chile, the role translates frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST into practical controls that hold up under real audits and third-party scrutiny. It reviews information security controls, audit findings, and risk mitigation plans, runs third-party due diligence and supplier reviews, and supports external and internal audits. The specialist also tracks relevant laws and standards, flags gaps, and helps improve the team's overall security maturity.

Requirements

  • Experience reviewing and improving information security controls in a similar assurance or GRC-focused role
  • Strong knowledge of information security standards such as ISO 27001 and NIST, plus payment security standards like PCI DSS
  • Comfort working with third-party risk management and audit procedures, including supplier and contract reviews
  • Ability to prioritise and simplify complex, ambiguous requests across different regulatory environments
  • Strong communication skills and confidence engaging stakeholders from engineering teams to external auditors

Experience Level

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Benefits

Virtual Stock Option programme
Annual L&D budget of EUR 2,000
Corporate pension scheme matching up to 20% of contributions
28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days
Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, and subsidised office lunches
Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service
Referral bonus

💰 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
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Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
10.0
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Public Transport
9.0
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Bikeability
9.0
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Air Quality
6.0
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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
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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
€per month
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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.