Profworkers Austria
Profworkers Austria

INFORMATION SECURITY EXPERT

8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab, Quellenstrasse
Job Description

QUALIFICATION:

Education: 5 years at higher technical institutions in “Computer Science” or “Technical Computer Science”
Computer Science – key curriculum topics: Cyber Security / Network Technologies / Communication Technology / Database Administration / Cloud Computing / Project Management / Business Administration / Accounting 
Additional qualification: SAP or Cisco (school-dependent)
Practical experience: School-owned workshops as well as through multi-week mandatory internships in companies
Educational option:
Information Security Expert -> Studies at University / University of Applied Sciences

Completed Studies in Computer Science / IT Security / Mathematics or comparable qualification - Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CCSP, OSCP) if applicable

ACTIVITIES:
* Development, implementation and maintenance of information security strategies, security architecture, and policies (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
* Conducting risk analyses, threat modelling, and security assessments of applications, cloud services, and infrastructures
* Stewardship of security incidents: detection, response, recovery, and root-cause analyses
* Planning and implementation of governance, risk, and compliance measures (including data protection, IT Security Act, GDPR)
* Collaboration with development teams, IT operations, cloud architecture, and internal audit to secure projects
* Conducting security audits, penetration tests, and security controls (SAST/DAST, IAM, network security, endpoint security)
* Further development of security optimization measures, key performance indicators (KPIs/OKRs), and stakeholder reporting
* Training and raising employee awareness on IT security, creating policies, instructions, and playbooks

OUR OFFER:
* Challenging, varied tasks in a growing security environment
* Attractive compensation package & additional benefits
* Flexible working hours, possibly hybrid/remote option by agreement
* Further training and certification opportunities for professional development
* Collaborative team with short decision-making processes and open communication
* Working in a future-oriented company with growth potential

Employment Status
Full Time
Candidate Type
Expat
Skills
A - Profound professional experience in information security or IT risk management B - Profound professional experience in identity and access management, or cloud security C - Understanding of security/compliance standards (ISO 27001/27002, NIST, GDPR, BSI principles) D - Practical experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) & related security services E - Knowledge of network security, endpoint protection F - Knowledge of logging/monitoring (SIEM), and incident response G - Analytical thinking, structured work, problem-solving orientation & strong communication skills H - Willingness to travel occasionally within the area of responsibility I - Very good written and spoken German & English
Job Location

Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Vacancy

1

Salary

€6,000.00 - €8,000.00 negotiable

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025