Job
- Level
- Experienced
- Job Field
- IT, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Böblingen
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will analyze cyber threats, conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, and develop security measures to comply with regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with teams to manage security incidents and uphold security standards.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Reporting to the Global IT Security Manager at Advantest Japan headquarters, this position will be working on various aspects of information technology security across all Advantest Group companies.
- This role requires an individual with a technical as well as security compliance (NIS2, CRA, SEMI 187/188) background, with the ability to work across the Global IT organization and the divisions to align IT security priorities and controls with key business objectives.
- Monitor, analyze, and assess emerging cyber threats, with a particular focus on AI-enabled attacks and cloud-based risk scenarios.
- Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments and define appropriate mitigation and remediation measures in alignment with corporate risk management practices.
- Support preventive security controls, including threat intelligence, security monitoring, and AI-based anomaly detection capabilities.
- Support daily security alert monitoring activities, assess risks, and coordinate remediation actions with end users and IT teams.
- Support security incident response activities within the EU, including coordination with internal IT teams, legal functions, and external forensics partners when required.
- Contribute to effective incident management, escalation, and communication processes, working closely with SOC and CSIRT functions.
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of IT security and IT risk management practices, with particular consideration for regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2, CRA, ISO 27001).
- Assist with coordination of penetration testing activities and follow-up actions.
- Support IT security requirements related to Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and operational resilience.
- Work closely with global IT security teams, business units, and external partners to ensure consistent security standards and pragmatic implementation.
- Communicate security risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is preferred.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, security monitoring, and threat detection methodologies.
- Practical familiarity with relevant security and compliance frameworks such as NIS2, ISO 27001, SEMI 187/188, and CRA.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in international, matrix-organized environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership and external partners.
- Awareness of current and emerging AI-driven threat landscapes and their regulatory implications.
Experience
- Minimum of 5-8 years of professional IT experience, including at least 3 years in information security or security management roles.
- Solid experience with SIEM systems, threat intelligence platforms, and modern security tooling.
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Advantest
Advantest ist ein börsennotierter japanischer Hersteller von sogenanntem Automatic Test Equipment. Dies umfasst Testgeräte und -systeme, die in der Halbleiterindustrie benötigt werden, um die gefertigten Produkte noch in der Herstellung auf ihre Funktionstüchtigkeit zu testen.
Description
- Company Size
- 50-249 Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Industry, Production
IT Security Technology & Compliance Expert
- Location
- Böblingen
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
