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# IT Security Engineer (gn)

- **Company:** Control Expert GmbH
- **Location:** Düsseldorf, Germany (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Windows PowerShell, Secure Coding, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Software Security, Firewalls (Computer Science)
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://eu.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/it-security-engineer-gn-duesseldorf-nordrheinwestfalen-deutschland-58837440

## About the Role

Benefits security initiatives and promote secure development practices * Respond to security incidents, provide forensics support, and advise teams on security best practices Tasks * Several years of experience in IT security, including vulnerability management and incident response * Hands-on cloud security experience in Azure and/or AWS * Experience with vulnerability management platforms and SOAR workflows * Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python * Knowledge of network security, SIEM/XDR/EDR, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, and security monitoring tools Key requirements * Flexible working hours * ~60% remote work * Urban Sports Club benefits * Bicycle leasing with JobRad * Discounted Allianz products * Private tech device leasing

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role, you will strengthen our IT security posture to safeguard cloud-based systems and our end-to-end digital claims platform. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement security measures, improve automation, and drive proactive threat detection. You will help mature vulnerability management, incident response, and secure development practices. This is a hands-on role at a fast-growing automotive tech company shaping secure digital transformation. Pay / Benefits * Plan, implement and manage security solutions based on policies and standards * Secure and maintain Azure and/or AWS environments * Monitor security posture through threat detection and audits * Identify gaps and risks via analyses, assessments and pentesting; support remediation * Manage and automate the vulnerability management program including scanning and remediation tracking * Design and maintain security automation capabilities and SOAR workflows * Support application security initiatives and promote secure development practices * Respond to security incidents, provide forensics support, and advise teams on security best practices Tasks * Several years of experience in IT security, including vulnerability management and incident response * Hands-on cloud security experience in Azure and/or AWS * Experience with vulnerability management platforms and SOAR workflows * Proficiency in PowerShell and/or Python * Knowledge of network security, SIEM/XDR/EDR, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, encryption, and security monitoring tools Key requirements * Flexible working hours * ~60% remote work * Urban Sports Club benefits * Bicycle leasing with JobRad * Discounted Allianz products * Private tech device leasing


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