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Cyber Security Operations Specialist, Germany

Security OperationsSecurity OperationsFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1-10Since 2023H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Germany

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

€60K - €80K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expGermanEnglish

Job Description

Cyber Security Operations Specialist, Germany

The Formula Consulting

• Your mission is to ensure the secure operation of IT and OT systems and protect them against cyber-attacks. • You monitor security-relevant events, assess vulnerabilities and derive technical and organizational measures. • You bring external service provider expertise in-house. • You work closely with IT, OT, QA and Compliance and translate regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS2, GxP) into operational security processes. • You assist management in preparing and implementing measures to strengthen security awareness across business units. • You are the primary contact for innovation, further development and optimization of central security technologies (network, IAM, endpoint, PAM). • You support colleagues in detecting, prioritizing, documenting and escalating cyber security incidents. • You contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations processes and playbooks.

Job Requirements

  • You have successfully completed a degree, ideally in Computer Science, IT Security or Business Informatics (or a comparable qualification).
  • You have at least 5 years of professional experience in the cyber security field.
  • You hold at least one relevant certification (e.g., CISSP, GIAC, ISO 27001, SOC or Incident Response certification).
  • You have solid professional experience in Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response, SIEM or security-critical operations.
  • You understand how security works in practice and can analyze and assess risks and vulnerabilities in a risk-oriented manner, even under time pressure.
  • You speak German fluently (at least C1) and have a good command of English.
  • Ideally, you have experience in regulated or critical environments such as pharmaceuticals or critical infrastructure (KRITIS).

Benefits

  • Exciting projects in operational cyber security (IT & OT) with a focus on NIS2, GxP and ISO 27001.
  • Long-term in-house projects with your employer.
  • A stable, successful company.
  • Opportunities to learn from external and internal subject matter experts.
  • Budgets for individual training and development.
  • Remote work across Germany possible, with approximately 20–30 days/year on-site meetings at the headquarters on the Baltic Sea for workshops and team events.
  • Possibility to work abroad within the EU for up to 2 months.
  • An office in the heart of Berlin with an innovative and pragmatic team.
  • A friendly, supportive corporate culture.
  • Company events.
  • 30 plus 2 days of vacation.
  • Attractive salary, with 10% variable component.

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