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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