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Technical Specialist (Security)

Booking.com
senior
Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Work Type

Onsite

Seniority

senior

Posted

July 30, 2026


Total Compensation
€175,000
Yearly Savings (Comfortable)
€87,000
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Job Description

  • The Technical Specialist - Security in People Tech works on multiple Projects and Configuration changes on Application Security & Application governance
  • The Application Specialist researches, designs, documents, maintains and implements new functionality in People Tech focusing on user experience, scalable design, legal requirements and best practices
  • Responsible for implementing scalable and secure configurations along with fixing issues raised by the Business owners
  • Proactively monitors new features released and identifies and promotes changes to improve System design and user experience
  • This role sits within the People Tech and is responsible to Lead & Implement Enhancements & Support Application Security & Application governance - Personnel Administration, Time Management, Payroll to configure the platform to achieve measurable benefits
  • Act as the Technology expert to provide solutions to the People Services, Financial Systems , Risk teams and other relevant stakeholders
  • Review the Project designs, perform impact assessment and have the ownership and accountability for Solutions implemented for any cross functional impact or delivery impact
  • Partner with other stakeholders such as Financial Systems, IT Services, Security & Privacy Teams, Technology Implementation Partners and Application vendors to implement technology solutions
  • Participate in Application Security & Application governance Technology Functional development by being an active member of the Technology Community: working closely with Application Vendors, tapping into Customer networks to bring in learnings and best practices, joining User Groups, collaborating in forums
  • Review and Coordinate Application Security & Application governance support packages, releases, release testing working closely with Financial Systems, Application Vendors and Technology Partners
  • End to end ownership of providing solution for functional requirements after doing the impact assessment for Design, Architecture, User Experience
  • Perform Unit Testing, Regression Testing and support UAT for both Projects & support
  • For incident management, Perform Root cause analysis for Incidents and propose long term scalable fixes. Ensure Payroll processes are completed with no errors, inconsistencies from Technical side
  • Responsible for ensuring system stability, enhancements delivery, process optimization for Applications
  • Responsible for managing Compliance activities such as SOx ITGC controls, Data Privacy & standards, IT Change Management activities for Application Security & Application governance
  • Responsible for maintaining documentation for Configuration designs for our implemented modules and provide inputs for the business manuals
  • Responsible for maintaining the Applications Tenant Strategy in close collaboration with Application owners, vendors & IT Teams
  • Work with Tech Partners to ensure solutions are scalable, delivered on time and in accordance with Application Security & Application governance best practices
  • Collaborating with colleagues demonstrating the Booking Values “ Think Customer First” “Succeeding together” “Own It” “Learn Forever” & “Do the Right Thing”

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Free access to Headspace for you and your loved ones
  • Global Employee Assistance Program
  • Meditation and Breastfeeding rooms at the office
  • Booking Cares - 2 days per year to volunteer and learn
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Annual paid time off
  • Parental leave - 22 weeks
  • Grandparent leave - 10 days
  • Care leave - 10 days
  • Bereavement leave - up to 4 weeks
  • Anniversary leave
  • Working from Home Furniture and Ergonomic Support
  • Working from Abroad - up to 20 days per year
  • Discounts & Wallet credits to spend on our products
  • Upgrade to Booking.com Genius Level 3
  • Friends & Family Booking.com discount vouchers
  • Free access to online learning platforms
  • Development and mentorship programs to support career growth
  • Access to trainings and workshops
  • Team development opportunities
  • Local discount programs
  • Game rooms in offices
  • On-site meals, coffee and snacks including vegan options- Application Security & Application governance certification is a bonus
  • Basic understanding of Integration landscape in the Application Security & Application governance
  • Experience in translating complex business requirements into technical design, Unit Testing, UAT, Regression Testing for system changes
  • Strong technical background and a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar
  • Understanding of GDPR, Sox compliance and legal regulations for IT Applications & Data security
  • Should have minimum 4+ Years in Application Security , Application governance ,Reporting , ITGC controls, Kainos Add ons management is a pro
  • Strong Problem Solving skills and excellent communication, stakeholder management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Escalation management, Strong stakeholder management, coaching & mentoring
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