IT Security & Network Operations Specialist

Are you passionate about safeguarding digital assets and ready to elevate your career to the next level? Our IT Security and Network Services department is at the forefront of protecting our organization and stakeholders from evolving cybersecurity threats.
To further strengthen our team, we are looking for you as IT Security & Network Operations Specialist (f/m/d).
As an IT Security & Network Operations Specialist with a primary focus on Vulnerability Management (VuMa), you'll leverage your extensive experience to monitor and manage security incidents promptly. With a background in IT Security >5 years, you bring a wealth of hands-on experience in IT Security and Network Operations. Your expertise encompasses a wide array of security tools and processes, including security incident response, vulnerability management, threat remediation, and security assessments.

Responsibilities

• Vulnerability Management Leadership: Take a pivotal role in our global vulnerability management solution, specifically addressing vulnerabilities related to data leakage risks.
• Interface Management: Act as a liaison between internal system owners and the external Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Gap Analysis: Conduct thorough gap analyses to identify and rectify deficiencies in our security posture, providing actionable recommendations.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (such as CIS, GDPR, DORA) by meticulously documenting and reviewing security policies and procedures.
• Security Operations Support: Actively engage in and assist with the management and resolution of all security operations tasks, including those pertaining to network operations.
• Auditing Liaison: Serve as a liaison between the CISO office, auditors, and internal teams during audit activities, supporting reporting concerning security scores and incidents.
• Collaborate closely with IT Security & Network Engineering
• Documentation and Knowledge Transfer: Maintain up-to-date documentation of processes and procedures, facilitating seamless knowledge transfer across teams. Ideally has experience with Atlassian Confluence.

Experience

• Education and Expertise: Hold a university degree or equivalent education, with a solid background in IT security principles and extensive experience in managing VuMa solutions. Microsoft Security certifications are considered a big plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate advanced proficiency with Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) including application onboarding (Azure Arc, MMA/AMA, Automation), KQL scripting, Microsoft LogicApp/Power Apps with experience or familiarity with Microsoft Power BI as an advantage.
• Solution-Oriented Approach: Combine a solution-oriented, enthusiastic team approach with an independent, responsible work ethic, consistently upholding high standards of quality.
• Continuous Learning: Exhibit a passion for continuous learning and skill development, with a quick grasp of emerging technologies and trends, especially in the area of Data Loss Prevention (DLP).
• Networking: Is familiar network technologies and protocols with a focus on Zscaler's zero-trust architecture, mainly with the products ZIA and ZPA, and optionally ZDX
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex security incidents, providing actionable recommendations for mitigation and prevention.
• Communication Skills: Possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in German considered a plus.
• This role offers a dynamic opportunity to leverage your expertise in IT security and vulnerability management within a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions will directly impact our global security posture. Join us in safeguarding our systems and data against emerging threats while driving continuous improvement in our security operations.