Job Title: IT Security Specialist
Location: Fully remote, (Advantage if you are based in Frankfurt)
Company Overview: My client is a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of IT security solutions. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Security Specialist to join our team and contribute to the protection of our clients’ critical assets.
Key Responsibilities: As an IT Security Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our clients’ IT environments. Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting penetration tests on infrastructures and applications, both OffSite and OnSite.
- Assessing IT infrastructures, including Active Directory (AD) and network architectures.
- Evaluating web applications and Web APIs in accordance with OWASP WSTG / OWASP ASVS standards.
- Assessing mobile applications based on OWASP MSTG / OWASP MASVS and IoT security.
- Utilizing programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash) for security assessments.
- Proficient system administration, including console operations in Linux and Windows environments.
- Optional: Holding an OSCP Certification (Nice to Have).
- Demonstrating a high rank in Hack The Box or Capture the Flag competitions.
- Optional: Familiarity with IT Security in Cloud Services (Azure and AWS).
- Optional: Knowledge of ISO 27001 standards.
- Excellent written and spoken German language skills.
Main Tasks:
- Conducting penetration tests on infrastructures and applications, both OffSite and OnSite.
- Assessing IT infrastructures, including AD and network architectures.
- Evaluating web applications and Web APIs based on OWASP WSTG / OWASP ASVS standards.
- Assessing mobile applications according to OWASP MSTG / OWASP MASVS and IoT security.
- Implementing phishing campaigns.
- Performing whitebox assessments and security code reviews.
- Conducting workshops on technical IT security topics.
- Preparing final reports and delivering final presentations.
Possible Additional Optional Tasks:
- Implementing and realizing technical measures, such as network infrastructure redesign.
- Managing patch and vulnerability management.
- Conducting physical security inspections and testing.
- Developing safety concepts.
- Managing Identity & Access Management.
- Cloud Security Concept development.
- Implementing Awareness concepts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience in IT security assessments and penetration testing.
- Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, Bash).
- OSCP Certification (desired).
- High rank in Hack The Box or Capture the Flag competitions.
- Familiarity with IT Security in Cloud Services (Azure and AWS, optional).
- Knowledge of ISO 27001 standards (optional).
- Excellent written and spoken German language skills.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about IT security and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
