About the Team
At Trendyol Tech, our mission is to create a positive impact in our ecosystem by enabling commerce through technology.
We solve complex problems with data, creativity, and agility — always driven by real outcomes. With a culture built on learning, collaboration, and ownership, we grow together while building what’s next.
About the Role
As a Security Engineer, you’ll be responsible for building and enhancing core data protection capabilities to ensure compliance with critical regulations like BDDK, KVKK, and PCI-DSS. You will design and implement architectures for Data Leak Prevention (DLP) and Database Activity Monitoring (DAM), while establishing advanced controls for AI/LLM security. Your expertise in data classification and discovery will be key to defining standards, mitigating risks, and acting as the flag-bearer for data security across the organization.
Expected Qualifications
Strong knowledge of information security practices and hands-on experience in key data security areas such as DLP, DAM, sensitive data discovery and data classification/tagging.
A self-starter who takes ownership, drives initiatives forward, and acts as a flag-bearer for data security within the organization.
Strong problem-solving and consultative mindset, able to balance technical depth with strategic perspective.
Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across both technical and non-technical teams.
Demonstrated ability to design security solutions that address business needs in regulated environments.
Preferably, proven experience in the banking/financial sector; familiar with BDDK requirements, regulatory processes, audit standards, and security frameworks.
Experienced in working within an information security team; knowledgeable about security practices and industry standards, and capable of integrating security principles into business processes.
Familiarity with various compliance and security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, KVKK).
Responsibilities
Our Data Security team is building and enhancing Trendyol’s core data protection capabilities. This role gives you the opportunity to define scope, set priorities and build the foundations that protect sensitive data across the platform. You will play a key role in designing, implementing and managing data security processes from scratch, including:
Data Classification & Tagging
Data Discovery & Mapping
Data Leak Prevention (DLP)
Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)
Data Protection Controls (with a focus on AI/LLM security)- Always be on the lookout for improvements regarding monitoring and protection of sensitive data.
Stay updated on industry trends and apply them to improve the organization’s security posture.
Advise on data security architecture across external and internal projects.
Manage a wide range of data security products, monitor event trends, create and finetune CASB/DAM/DLP policies and continually strengthen detection and protection.
Support legal confidentiality requirements, perform on-demand data discovery, define sensitive data levels and apply restrictions or quarantine actions where necessary.
Work closely with business units to shape standards and maintain effective operational processes.
Develop security policies, procedures and guidelines to support ongoing risk and compliance management.
Assess data security risks, participate in audits, prepare action plans and track their completion.
Ensure compliance with BDDK, TCMB, KVKK, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001 and other applicable regulations.
Support security awareness efforts and use your expertise in information security to improve data protection.
What We Offer
- Hybrid working model with flexibility: a schedule that helps you find the right balance between flexibility and team bonding, including work-from-abroad opportunities and a summer working model.
- Customisable FlexBenefits budget: Adjust your daily meal allowance, choose your health insurance package (and extend it to your spouse or children), and pick from additional benefits like fuel support or Trendyol shopping credits.
- Well-being support: Access to location-based in-house doctors, as well as psychologist and dietitian support, and HPV vaccination provision.
- Personalised training allowance and learning opportunities: Use your annual budget for any training or conference of your choice, explore our Learning Management System (LMS) anytime, and join in-person learning sessions offered throughout the year.
- Responsibility from day one: Take full ownership from the start in a culture where every voice is heard and valued.
- A diverse, international team: Collaborate with global peers across our offices in Berlin, Amsterdam, Dubai, and beyond, in a startup-spirited and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities to grow with the best: Tackle meaningful challenges, develop through hands-on experience, and grow with the support of expert guidance and global mentoring.
- Meaningful connections beyond tasks: Be part of team rituals, events, and social activities that help us stay connected and inspired.
Take the Next Step
If this role excites you, apply today, we look forward to taking the next step with you.
