Principal ICT Security Operations Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all first-level information security matters.

• Collaborate with an external Security Operations Center (SOC) to coordinate anomaly detection.

• Evaluate and analyze incidents effectively.

• Manage the response to cyber incidents.

• Oversee vulnerability remediation through effective patch management.

• Operate and manage security tools such as SIEM, EDR, DLP, and VPN/SASE/CASB.

• Supervise security-related configurations for endpoints, firewalls, and networks.

• Independently handle the Digital Operational Resilience Testing program.

• Organize penetration testing and security audits.

• Create and enhance security measures based on threat modeling, threat intelligence, and regulatory standards.

• Assist the CISO in developing training and security awareness initiatives.

• Support project and change management for the implementation and ongoing advancement of ICT systems and applications.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree or vocational training in ICT or a relevant field.

• Over 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.

• Ideally, experience in a regulated market, blockchain/DLT environment, or the banking/FinTech industry.

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, EDR, DLP, VPN/SASE).

• Familiarity with security in AWS cloud environments and SaaS applications.

• Demonstrated experience working with an external Security Operations Center (SOC).

• A strategic mindset combined with a strong practical approach.

• Highly organized and capable of working independently.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to non-technical colleagues.

• Fluent in business-level English.

• Proficient in German language skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent employment contract.

• Regular coaching and professional development opportunities.

• Remote work options within Germany or the choice to work from our centrally located Frankfurt office.

• Autonomy to take on responsibilities.

• Opportunity to influence team culture and product development.