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# EKXEL - IT Network and Security Officer for European Institution in Cologne (Germany)

- **Company:** EKXEL IT Services & Financial Engineering
- **Location:** Köln, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Multi-Factor Authentication, Federated Identity Management, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Software, Open Source Technology, Oracle (Applications), Password Management, Security Information and Event Management, Single Sign-On, Symantec, Web Filtering, Information Technology, Fortinet, Cisco
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5727342160

## About the Role

* Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or similar such as engineering, mathematics, informatics etc.;
 * Min. 7 years of work experience in the domain, or 10 years if no Bachelor in relevant field;
 * Proven experience in implementation of ITIL Best Practices;
 * Proven expertise in managing security solutions and components from the major vendors (Cisco, F5, Fortinet, Symantec, Microsoft, Open source...);
 * Strong expertise in recent security standards and technologies;
 * Proven expertise in technologies required to carry out tasks described above;
 * Proven experience in troubleshooting end users and applicative problems related to security;
 * Forensics analysis;
 * Proven experience in Writing documentations for design, roll-out, troubleshooting and maintenance operations;
 * Hands on experience in designing, developing and implementing IDAM solutions from different Vendors (e.g. Microsoft, Oracle);
 * Identity Governance and Administration, Single Sign-On, Provisioning Federated Identity, Multi-factor Authentication, Privileged Access Management, Password Management;
 * Ability to work with Senior Technical and Operations staff in order to define a strategy for delivering Identity & Access services;
 * Able to deliver a cohesive blueprint for delivery of Identity & Access Services to include technology options;
 * Excellent communications skills, including the ability to produce clear and concise memos, give technical explanations and present recommendations and status reports in user friendly language;
 * English Language level of C1 or equivalent

## Description

* Take responsibility of the all tasks related to our Client's following environment:
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 + reverse and forward Proxy environment and Web Filtering
 + internal and external firewalls based on Cisco and Fortinet
 + centralized log environment
 + SIEM environment
 * Manage Symantec SEP environment;
 * Perform daily operation of network and endpoint firewalls;
 * Planning upgrades and maintenance patching of all security related infrastructure;
 * Assist our Client in drafting operational security related policy and guidelines;
 * Configuration management and documentation;
 * Perform incident and problem management process in his/her area of competence in accordance with the procedures in place;
 * Act as back office technical reference in his/her area of competence
 * Opening and follow up of cases with vendors;
 * Forensics Analysis;
 * Liaise with/support the IT Security Officer and implement the applicable IT Security Policies.