Cyber Security Specialist

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IT:U is Austria‘s first public interdisciplinary university dedicated to digital transformation for the benefit of our society, economy and environment. Join us as a

Cyber Security Specialist*

We’re looking for a visionary who loves shaping security with innovative and emerging technologies and whose curiosity is never satisfied.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Build up IT Security from scratch - Driving IT Security from framework conception to hands-on implementation
• Push boundaries of conventional security by integrating emerging technologies (e.g. AI-based threat analysis, cloud-native security tools)
• Implement, administrate and monitor security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS/XDR and endpoint protection
• Provide training and initiatives to enhance employees’ awareness of IT security
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure compliance with security standards and be a driving force in shaping a forward-thinking security culture across the organization
• Identify cyber threats, security vulnerabilities and monitor published software updates, establish SOC / ISMS and analyze the Zero Trust firewall solution

Your strengths and skills:

• Academic degree in the field of IT Security, Informatics or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of IT Security
• Profound knowledge of network security, cryptography and security protocols
• Experience with security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and endpoint protection
• Security certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, CEH or equivalent) are an asset and you continuously stay up to date with the latest security paradigms and approaches
• Negotiation-level proficiency in English and German
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and team-oriented mindset

What you can expect:

• Cyber Security is not just your job – even more your passion and playground for exploring and evolving? Then IT:U is your next destination!
• Varied tasks and valuable area of responsibility in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university
• Social activities that promote a positive work culture
• Attractive campus with good transport connection
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Austria
• A motivated team that is looking forward to meeting you!

Competitive compensation starting from € 4.600,00 monthly gross salary, with the possibility of overpayment based on qualifications and experience.

Contact person:

Sonja Pfaffeneder

HR Generalistin

[email protected]

+43 676 / 851307 354

We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter.

*come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to realize their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.