IT Operations and Information Security Manager

Construction Employerz
Köln, Germany
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
€60,000.0 - €70,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Backup Devices Cloud Computing Cloud Computing Security Configuration Management Databases Collaborative Software Cyber Security Information Systems System Configuration Disaster Recovery Identity and Access Management
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IT Management Information Technology Operations Microsoft Software Cloud Services Phishing Microsoft SharePoint Security Information and Event Management Software Deployment User Provisioning Software Cloud Platform System System Availability Microsoft InTune Information Technology Patch Management CIS Benchmarks Firewall Services Module Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled IT Operations & Information SecuritySpecialist to oversee the day-to-day management, security, and reliability of the organization’s IT infrastructure and technology services. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of on-premises and cloud-based systems while supporting end users, managing IT operations, and maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements., IT Operations

· Monitor and maintain IT infrastructure, servers, endpoints, and cloud services.

· Ensure high availability of business-critical IT services.

· Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Exchange Online, and collaboration platforms.

· Administer endpoint management solutions (e.g., Microsoft Intune).

· Coordinate software deployment, patch management, and operating system updates.

· Maintain asset inventory and configuration management databases (CMDB).

· Assist with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.

· Troubleshoot infrastructure, network, and end-user issues.

· Work with vendors and managed service providers to resolve operational issues.

· Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configurations.

Information Security

· Monitor security alerts generated by SIEM, EDR, email security, and cloud security platforms.

· Investigate security events and coordinate incident response activities.

· Escalate security incidents according to established procedures.

· Perform vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.

· Ensure timely application of security patches.

· Support identity and access management, including user provisioning and privileged access reviews.

· Conduct periodic reviews of firewall rules, endpoint protection policies, and security configurations.

· Assist in security awareness and phishing simulation campaigns.

· Maintain endpoint protection platforms and security monitoring tools.

· Participate in threat hunting and continuous security improvement initiatives.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

· Support compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and other applicable regulations.

· Assist with internal and external IT security audits.

· Maintain security policies, procedures, and operational standards.

· Support risk assessments and remediation tracking.

· Ensure evidence collection for audits and compliance reporting.

· Monitor compliance with security baselines and configuration standards.

Service Management

· Manage incidents, service requests, problems, and changes following ITIL best practices.

· Participate in Change Advisory Board (CAB) activities when required.

· Ensure service tickets are resolved within agreed SLAs.

· Identify recurring issues and recommend permanent solutions.

· Produce operational and security reports for management.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Network Engineering, or a related field.

· 3-5+ years of experience in IT Operations, Systems Administration, Infrastructure Support, or Information Security.

· Hands-on experience supporting enterprise IT environments with Microsoft technologies.

· Experience in IT service management and incident response within a medium to large organization.

· Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure and security solutions.

· Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint Online, and OneDrive.

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