IT Security Engineer

Westfalen AG

Job

In this role, you optimize security solutions like SIEM and EDR, analyze security events, develop hardening standards, and automate security processes while professionally handling security incidents.

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Your role in the team

  • You are responsible for operating and optimizing various security solutions, including SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, email and web security, firewalls, and identity and access management.
  • You analyze and assess security events, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns, determine appropriate measures, and manage security incidents from detection through containment and root cause analysis to recovery.
  • You develop hardening standards, technical security policies, playbooks, and recovery procedures.
  • You conduct risk analyses and security assessments and support penetration tests and technical audits.
  • You automate recurring security processes and develop meaningful metrics and dashboards.
  • You work closely with internal departments, external service providers, and governance functions, serve as the point of contact for operational IT security, and contribute your expertise to projects.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • You have completed a degree in computer science or equivalent vocational training as an IT specialist for system integration (m/f/d), as well as at least three years of professional experience.

Qualifications

  • Ideally, you have knowledge of Microsoft Security Stack, SOC/SIEM, network and firewall security, cloud security (Azure), endpoint security, vulnerability management, identity and access management, scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash), and AI security.
  • You have strong analytical skills, a high level of motivation, and an interest in new technologies and current cybersecurity trends.
  • You demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility, a strong team orientation, and excellent communication skills.
  • You have excellent German and English skills and a strong hands-on mentality.

Experience

  • You have several years of experience in IT security, security operations, or IT infrastructure.

What we offer

  • Your performance deserves recognition.
  • You can look forward to a competitive salary, as well as holiday and Christmas bonuses.
  • In September 2026, Westfalen was once again certified as a family-friendly employer.
  • Enjoy flexible working hours, the option to work remotely, and our support in caring for your children and family members in need of care.
  • We offer you a secure, permanent position with targeted professional development programs and paid training.
  • You will receive an additional sum of money, which you can use either for five paid days off or as a cash payout.
  • To help you stay financially secure in the long term, we offer you a company pension plan.
  • Enjoy delicious, healthy lunches freshly prepared every day in a stylish setting.
  • Benefit from a public transport pass for buses and trains, a JobRad bicycle leasing scheme, company sports activities, corporate fitness with Hansefit, and many other attractive benefits.

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Münster (Hessen)
    64839 Hessen, Germany

About your employer

The Westfalen Group is a technology company dedicated to improving the energy industry. We have a total of 23 subsidiary and affiliate companies in Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic. We are convinced that our innovative and reliable technology can make a lasting difference in the energy sector.

Company size
1-49 Employees
Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Power Sector, Economy

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IT Security Engineer

Westfalen AG