IT Security Specialist - Offensive Security / TIBER-EU(m/w/x)

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
• 3-6 years of IT security experience
• Understanding of web application and API security
• Knowledge of penetration testing methodologies
• Experience with Jira or ServiceNow
• Excellent Python automation and tooling skills
• Experience with HashiCorp Vault and automation
• Experience with IBM PAM or comparable solutions
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• High quality standards for documentation
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Hands-on mindset and analytical perspective
• Professional English proficiency; German is advantageous
• Ability to start immediately

Tasks

• Lead scoping discussions for internal and external penetration tests
• Define objectives, rules of engagement, and technical prerequisites
• Evaluate vendor proposals for methodology, quality, and cost
• Identify gaps in vendor offerings and recommend selections
• Review penetration test reports for technical accuracy and evidence
• Ensure proper severity scoring and actionable remediation guidance
• Coordinate finding clarifications with external vendors
• Manage the vulnerability lifecycle using Jira and ServiceNow
• Track, prioritize, and escalate overdue security items
• Monitor remediation progress and report on key metrics
• Provide technical guidance for interpreting security results
• Perform internal retesting to validate fix effectiveness
• Contribute to root cause analysis for future prevention
• Support TIBER-EU engagements and post-assessment tracking
• Deploy deception technologies to detect early attacker behavior
• Enhance assessment standards, checklists, and security processes

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