Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Temporary employment
- Location
- Merseburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you develop IT security measures, implement security solutions, conduct technical audits, and support partner universities during crisis situations.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Independent technical implementation of available external and internal regulations and guidelines to enhance IT security in coordination with information security.
- Independent technical implementation, configuration, and operation of core security systems (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, endpoint security, patch management, log management).
- Independent development of measures to harden and secure server, network, and application systems (Linux, Windows, virtualization, cloud environments) as well as consulting and support during implementation by the respective system administrator.
- Independent organization and execution of technical security audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments, with the analysis of results in collaboration with the ISB team and the system owner.
- Participation in the development and maintenance of security concepts, operating instructions, and technical documentation.
- Active and independent networking with partners, especially IT security staff of other universities in the LSA, development and implementation of jointly coordinated technical measures or the introduction of IT security systems.
- Active technical support for partner universities in the LSA during crisis situations.
- Execution of activities in close coordination and collaboration with the ISB team as well as the IT Service Center.
- Continuous independent professional development in the relevant areas.
- Independent expansion and improvement of the software-supported documentation in coordination with information security.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Successfully completed university degree in computer science or completed vocational training in information technology or a comparable qualification with extensive professional experience.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge in IT security, network security, and information security management.
- Understanding of current threat scenarios, IT risk analysis, and risk management.
- Knowledge of data protection law (GDPR, BDSG) and university IT structures is advantageous.
- Independent, analytical, and solution-oriented working style as well as strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to continuous self-directed learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Willingness to undertake regular business trips within Saxony-Anhalt as well as temporary assignments at other universities in the federal state, especially in crisis situations.
- Willingness to participate in nationwide working groups on IT security/cybersecurity.
- You possess a high degree of independence, responsibility, and diligence. You enjoy working in a team to collaboratively tackle current IT challenges.
- Good verbal and written communication skills in German as well as English proficiency.
Experience
- Practical experience with security standards (BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001 or similar) and common security tools is an advantage.
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What we offer
- Good work-life balance, family friendliness (e.g., daycare on the university campus), and a high degree of flexibility through attractive flexitime arrangements, the possibility of remote work/home office, and full-day working time compensation.
- Generous design of your technical IT workplace according to your needs and wishes.
- Crisis-proof and attractive public sector job with standard benefits (e.g., 30 days of vacation, annual special payment in November), a company pension scheme (VBL), and continuous salary scale adjustments based on tenure.
- The remuneration is based on the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L). Depending on professional experience and career progression, tariff allowances may be applicable.
- Your workplace is in Merseburg with the possibility of remote work/home office.
- The Merseburg University of Applied Sciences aims to increase the proportion of women in the scientific sector and strongly encourages women to apply.
- Applications from severely disabled people and those considered equivalent are explicitly welcome and will be given preferential consideration if qualifications and abilities are equal.
- Application costs are not reimbursed by Merseburg University of Applied Sciences.
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About Your Employer
Hochschule Merseburg
The Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1992, is a small, family-friendly institution in Saxony-Anhalt that creates an engaging environment for students and staff. It promotes social and economic change in the region.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Education System
IT security practitioner
- Location
- Merseburg
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
