NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.
Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.
Position: Security Testing Specialist/ Penetration Testing Specialist
Location: Garching, Gar, Germany
Field: Automotive
Type: Full-time/40% Remote
Tasks:
- "Carrying out systematic penetration tests, primarily in the automotive and IoT sectors;
- Independently designing and executing attacks on the target system, with attack vectors including communication, software and hardware;
- Analysing, interpreting and documenting the results, as well as developing proposed solutions in collaboration with clients;
- Creating tools for test automation and to improve the reproducibility of attacks already carried out;
- Supporting the development of attacks, methods and tools across the entire field of security testing (including functional security testing, vulnerability scanning and fuzzing);"
Requirements:
- "A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, IT Security or a related subject;
- In-depth knowledge of penetration testing (software and hardware) or relevant interfaces (USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, mobile communications), as well as experience in using standard tools;
- Specialist knowledge would be an advantage in: IT security and cryptography, programming in C and Python and possibly other languages (e.g. Assembler, Java), automotive electronics and bus systems, penetration testing of back-end systems (servers, networks);
- Enjoy working with software and hardware (tinkerer's mindset);
- Creativity and curiosity about new and varied technologies;
- A customer-focused, independent approach to work;
- Very good written and spoken English and good written and spoken German;"
What we offer:
• Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.
• Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.
• Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.
• Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.
• Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.
• Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
