Security Operations Specialist

Cybersecurity Operations Specialist

Dusseldorf | Hybrid

We are looking for a Cybersecurity Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to take a hands-on role in securing our global systems, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, and proactively defending against evolving cyber threats.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and optimize security tools including SIEM, antivirus, DLP, and identity/access management systems.

• Continuously monitor systems for unusual or suspicious activity and analyze logs to detect potential threats.

• Work closely with managed security service providers to investigate and respond to alerts and incidents.

• Conduct regular security assessments, vulnerability scans, and coordinate penetration testing.

• Investigate and resolve security incidents, implementing containment and remediation strategies.

• Document incidents and conduct root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally during incident handling and recovery.

• Continuously improve and standardize security processes and operational workflows.

• Review and enhance security controls across networks, endpoints, and applications.

• Support the creation and refinement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Proactively search for hidden threats and identify anomalies in systems and user behavior.

• Monitor global threat intelligence feeds and stay updated on the latest risks and attack vectors.

• Analyze network traffic patterns and identify early indicators of compromise.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related discipline.

• Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CEH, or similar are a plus.

• Hands-on experience with security tools like SIEM, DLP, antivirus, IAM platforms.

• Solid understanding of vulnerability management and penetration testing methodologies.

• Strong knowledge of network and infrastructure security, and familiarity with application security principles (e.g. OWASP Top 10).

• Awareness of cloud security best practices.

• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English.