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IT Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analyst

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  • Level
    Experienced
  • Location
    Nuremberg, Neu-Isenburg, Bremen
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Field
    IT, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you analyze and address security incidents, engage in proactive threat hunting, and assist clients in incident response to identify and close IT security gaps.

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Your role in the team

  • As an IT Security Analyst (all genders) in the Security Operations Center (SOC), you are part of the operational cyber defense and responsible for analyzing, assessing, and handling security incidents in a state-of-the-art security environment.
  • You work at the heart of our SOC organization and ensure that threats are detected early, correctly classified, and targeted appropriately.
  • There you support our clients in ongoing security operations, particularly in incident handling, threat analysis, and proactive threat hunting.
  • You proactively and reactively research threats and classify vulnerabilities within the scope of Threat Intelligence.
  • You identify IT security vulnerabilities, document them in a structured manner, and derive concrete recommendations for action (e.g., patching, reconfiguration, etc.).
  • You actively conduct Threat Hunting in modern SIEM environments, especially with Microsoft Sentinel.
  • You support our clients in operational SOC activities from the 2nd level onward and handle security incidents independently.
  • You identify, analyze, and assess security incidents and implement appropriate measures for containment and resolution.
  • You continuously develop SOC processes, use cases, and tooling, and improve detection quality.
  • You assess the risks and impacts of cyber threat scenarios and assist in prioritization within incident management.
  • You manage and monitor core IT security systems such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and vulnerability management solutions.
  • You ensure the service quality in the SOC and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and response times.
  • You advise clients on handling security incidents and support them in operational incident response.

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Our expectations of you

Education

  • You have completed vocational training or a degree in the IT field - alternatively, you are a career changer with a strong interest in Cyber Security topics.

Qualifications

  • You have already had contact with Offensive Security (Ethical Hacking), IT Forensics, Defense Security, and/or Incident Response.
  • You possess solid IT general knowledge in the areas of network, server, and client, as well as with the operating systems Windows and/or Linux.
  • Basic knowledge of ISO standards such as ISO2700x, BSI IT-Grundschutz, and GDPR is advantageous.
  • You work analytically, independently, and responsibly, and you keep an overview even in critical situations.
  • You have very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

Experience

  • You bring first to several years of professional experience in the IT security environment.
  • You have experience working with SIEM systems, particularly Microsoft Sentinel, and possess a solid understanding of log analysis and security monitoring.
  • Ideally, you already have experience working with security tools such as EDR, SOAR, and vulnerability management solutions.

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What we offer

  • A personalized onboarding with a dedicated mentor – you won't be thrown into the deep end with us.
  • No day is like the other: challenging, varied, autonomous – but never boring.
  • Flat hierarchies instead of bureaucratic procedures.
  • Flexibility the way you need it: hybrid work, flexible hours, additional vacation days - this is a reality we live by.
  • Modernly equipped offices: height-adjustable desks, two monitors, retreat areas, and open spaces – just the way you like it.
  • JobRad & Team Spirit: Whether road bike or e-bike – we take care of your new two-wheeler.
  • Retirement provision? We have that. And basically with a subsidy.

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Benefits

Health, Fitness & Fun

Food & Drink

Higher Take-Home Pay

Work-Life-Integration

Topics You Will Work On

Job Locations

  • Location Nuremberg

    Bayern

    Germany

  • Location Neu-Isenburg

    63263 Hessen

    Germany

  • Location Bremen

    Bremen

    Germany

About Your Employer

DATAGROUP Operate IT GmbH

DATAGROUP Operate IT GmbH

DATAGROUP is one of the leading German IT service providers. More than 3,500 employees at locations throughout Germany design, implement and operate business applications and IT infrastructures in IT outsourcing. With CORBOX, we offer customers all IT services they need for stable IT operations.

Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Internet, IT, Telecommunication

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IT Security Analyst / Cyber Defense Analyst

Location
Nuremberg, Neu-Isenburg, Bremen
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Diversity
Open for all genders

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