System administrator IT security

Kölner Pensionskasse VVaG i. L.

Job

In this role, you will oversee the management and enhancement of the security infrastructure, optimize the system landscape, and direct vulnerability management while analyzing security alerts and initiating incident response measures.

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Your role in the team

  • You are responsible for the administration and further development of the central security infrastructure, particularly the Fortinet landscape (FortiGate, FortiMail) and the CrowdStrike Falcon platform.
  • You manage proactive vulnerability management with Mondoo, analyze security alerts, and initiate incident response measures in case of emergencies.
  • You administer and optimize the hybrid system environment based on Windows Servers, Active Directory, as well as Microsoft 365 and Azure/Entra ID.
  • They assist with internal audits as well as compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA) and produce meaningful security reports for management.
  • In close collaboration with the team and external partners, you will contribute to IT security and infrastructure projects and support 2nd- & 3rd-level support.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • You have completed training as an IT specialist in system integration or possess a comparable qualification.

Qualifications

  • You are proficient in handling security solutions such as Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiMail) and CrowdStrike Falcon, as well as Microsoft environments (Windows Server, Entra ID, M365).
  • With your analytical and structured working style, you are happy to take responsibility and drive topics forward independently.
  • As a communicative and service-oriented team player, you communicate confidently in German to support colleagues and partners.

Experience

  • You have at least 3 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure administration and IT security.
  • Ideally, you already have experience with tools such as CheckMK, SIEM solutions, Veeam, Hyper-V, or PowerShell.

What we offer

  • You will receive a permanent employment contract, a fair salary package, and additional benefits.
  • With 32 vacation days (and, thanks to our Cologne location, of course, an additional Rosenmontag), we offer you plenty of time to relax.
  • Shape your workday with our hybrid work model offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to work regularly from home.
  • We actively support you with targeted training opportunities to continuously expand your expertise.
  • You can expect an open culture with short decision-making paths and a team that supports each other.

Topics you will work on

Job locations

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  • Location Cologne
    Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About your employer

The Kölner Pensionskasse VVaG i. L. is a mutual insurance association based in Cologne. It focuses on the orderly settlement of existing pension contracts and has continued its operations without new business since entering liquidation.

Company type
Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid
Industry
Banking, Finance, Insurance
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System administrator IT security

Kölner Pensionskasse VVaG i. L.