Rothenburg
Cyber Security Specialist (all genders) 80–100%
- 09 October 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Native language), English (Intermediate)
About the job
Do you want to actively shape Cyber Security? IT with responsibility: As a system-relevant, public-law IT organisation, GICT operates central IT infrastructures for municipalities, schools, senior centres and other customers. Security, availability and reliability have the highest priority. The municipal association ICT employs around 36 staff members.
You want to
- be responsible for technical security controls and detection, prevention and protection mechanisms
- be the contact point for security enquiries for customers or audit topics
- take on tasks such as technical conception, implementation and further development of security architectures for critical infrastructures, security engineering solutions and guidelines (e.g. according to OWASP)
- help build the information security management system such as technical
measures (TOM) - professionally develop SIEM/XDR from a technical perspective and technical security standards and best practices
- maintain close collaboration with Security Operations (coordination Governance ↔ Technology) and system technology and operations
- support and advise on complex customer and internal projects with a security focus
- help create requirement catalogues in the area of security
- implement and monitor governance and IT security policies internally and externally
- Technical security is professionally, consistently and scalably anchored
- Security engineering optimally complements operations
- The organisation is prepared for increasing regulatory requirements in the long term
- Trends and service-oriented customer and association requirements
- Clear separation and at the same time efficient integration of Security Ops and Security Engineering
You bring with you
- Training in computer science, cyber security or information security or a comparable qualification
- Professional experience in Security Operations, Security Engineering or information security
- Knowledge of SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management and incident response
- Understanding of standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls or the ICT minimum standard
- Analytical, independent and responsible working style as well as enjoyment of collaboration
- Very good German and good English skills
- You are a doer and want to drive the development and advance cyber security
What we offer
- A responsible role with direct impact for municipalities and public institutions
- Lots of scope for creativity and exciting projects in a modern ICT environment
- Short decision-making paths and a committed, collegial team
- Flexible working hours and contemporary employment conditions
- Targeted professional and personal development
- A modern workplace in Rothenburg
Ready to help shape our digital security?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents. Show us how you want to strengthen GICT’s cyber security with your expertise and initiative. We are happy to answer any questions about the position or the application process. Apply directly on our homepage
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