IT Security Specialist Europe

• Operate relevant security and automation tools to identify, prioritize, track, and remediate vulnerabilities
• Plan and coordinate security-related changes and maintenance with internal business partners to ensure business continuity

• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor IT systems, resolving or escalating identified issues as required

• Implement and troubleshoot security-related changes and issues on Windows clients and servers and follow them through to resolution
• Ensure corporate IT security standards, processes, and policies are consistently implemented at local level
• Collaborate with Global and Local IT teams and business stakeholders and proactively identify opportunities to improve security and reduce risks
• Manage related projects, documentation, administrative tasks, and stakeholder communication as part of our international Global IT Operations Team

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience: Proven experience in IT security or a comparable role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows environments, enterprise anti-virus and endpoint security solutions, as well as of networks and servers
• IT Tools & Security: Experience with patch, vulnerability and user management, software deployment, Windows PC backup solutions, and related automation tools
• ITIL & Project Management: Knowledge of ITIL Service Management and process execution, combined with project management experience
• Language Skills: Good English communication skills (written and spoken), German is a plus
• Willingness To Travel: Approx. 30% to locations across Europe

• Security: Permanent employment
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 5 days of mobile work per month
• Vacation: At least 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Bonus Days Off: Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are company holidays - no need to use your vacation days
• Team Spirit: Employee events
• Health: Company health services
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development
• Benefits: Corporate benefits, bike leasing, capital-forming benefits

KYOCERA AVX is a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future. As a wholly owned subsidiary of KYOCERA Corporation structured to capitalize on shared resources and technical expertise, KYOCERA AVX has an expansive global footprint comprised of several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities spanning more than 15 countries and staffed with talented personnel dedicated to innovation, component quality, customer service, and enabling a brighter future through technology.

KYOCERA AVX designs, develops, manufactures, and supplies advanced capacitors, antennas, connectors, circuit protection and timing devices, sensors, controls, filters, fuses, diodes, resistors, couplers, and inductors optimized for employment in the international 5G, IoT, aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, industrial, medical, and military markets.