IT Security Auditor & Penetration Tester

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Schwarz Unternehmenskommunikation GmbH & Co. KG

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In this role, you conduct technical audits and penetration tests on IT systems, identify security risks, and develop innovative testing approaches for cloud security and cybersecurity.

Job summary

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Your role in the team

  • Technical Audits & Penetration Testing: You independently conduct technical audits of IT processes, cloud and on-premises systems, as well as targeted penetration tests of core IT infrastructures and applications.
  • Risk and Vulnerability Identification: Using modern audit software, vulnerability scanners, and specialized IT audit tools, you identify security risks, uncover vulnerabilities, and assess the effectiveness of existing security controls.
  • Method Development & Innovation: You design future-proof audit approaches in the fields of cloud security, containerization, and cybersecurity, and drive initiatives to automate audits and expand our internal penetration testing standards.
  • Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management: You tailor complex technical risks to your audience and present your audit findings directly to national and international senior management.
  • Solution-oriented consulting: You work in partnership with business and development teams to address vulnerabilities and harden their IT environments.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • Education & Qualifications: Completed degree with a focus on information technology (computer science, business informatics, IT security, etc.) or an equivalent qualification.

Qualifications

  • Expertise: In-depth knowledge of common attack techniques (e.g., OWASP Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK), network/cloud infrastructures, and the use of relevant security and auditing tools.
  • Communication & Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills, strong analytical thinking, and a self-reliant, discreet approach to work, complemented by fluent German and very good English skills.
  • Explore the world: You enjoy traveling (around 25% travel) and take the opportunity to experience a wide range of systems, locations, and cultures firsthand at our international sites.

Experience

  • Professional experience: Initial hands-on experience in penetration testing or IT auditing, as well as in-depth knowledge of common attack techniques and security tools.

What we offer

  • Mobility & Benefits: To keep you moving, we provide you with a company car that you can use to hit the road both for business and in your personal life.

Benefits

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Neckarsulm
    74172 Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About your employer

The Schwarz Group, based in Neckarsulm, is a significant German conglomerate and one of the largest retail groups in Europe. It operates over 13,900 stores under the brands Lidl and Kaufland and employs around 575,000 people.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Trade
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IT Security Auditor & Penetration Tester

Schwarz Unternehmenskommunikation GmbH & Co. KG