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# Cyber Security Specialist

- **Company:** Elektro-Metall Export
- **Location:** Ingolstadt, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Azure Active Directory, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SentinelOne Expertise
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b101774301631c3c

## About the Role

* Completed vocational training or a university degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a comparable qualification.
 * Experience in IT infrastructure, system administration, or IT security.
 * Fluent English communication skills (spoken and written).

Preferred Knowledge

 * Network and firewall technologies.
 * Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Entra.
 * Solid understanding of modern security domains, including:
 + Endpoint Security
 + Identity and Access Management (IAM)
 + Vulnerability Management
 + Backup and Recovery concepts, * ISO 27001
 * NIST
 * CMMC

Experience With

 * EDR/XDR solutions (e.g., CrowdStrike, SentinelOne)
 * NDR solutions (e.g., Darktrace, ExtraHop)
 * Firewalls (e.g., Sophos)
 * SIEM platforms
 * Cloud Security
 * Collaboration with external service providers

Personal Attributes

 * Structured and pragmatic way of working.
 * Hands-on mentality with a strong focus on execution rather than theory.
 * Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to different audiences.
 * Initiative and a strong sense of ownership.
 * Team-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
 * Solution-focused approach to problem-solving.

## Description

* Implement and continuously improve technical security measures based on the existing security strategy.
 * Support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks.
 * Implement and technically embed security policies, standards, and processes.
 * Assist with audits and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO 27001 and corporate security standards).

Coordination & Management of Security Operations

 * Coordinate and manage external security service providers (nationally and internationally).
 * Track vulnerabilities, remediation activities, and security findings.
 * Support Incident Response, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity activities.
 * Analyze and further develop:
 + Backup and recovery concepts
 + Patch and update management processes
 + Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts
 * Support and implement security-related projects.

Technical Security Operations

 * Support the operation and optimization of:
 + Endpoint Security / EDR solutions
 + Firewall and network security technologies
 + Microsoft 365 security services
 * Analyze and assess security alerts, logs, and suspicious activities.
 * Assist in the investigation of security incidents (e.g., originating from EDR, SIEM, or Microsoft 365 environments).
 * Support system and infrastructure hardening initiatives.

Collaboration & Advisory

 * Advise internal departments on security-related matters.
 * Support the secure introduction of new systems and business processes.
 * Promote security awareness throughout the organization.
 * Act as an interface between IT, business departments, and external partners.


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