Junior IT Expert (Security Operations) | Junior IT Expert*​in (w/m/d) (Security Operations) / 11916

TÜV Rheinland Service GmbH

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Dec 22, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is ideal for a Junior IT Expert looking to specialize in Security Operations within a global Service Function team. The successful candidate will support the maintenance, administration, and continuous development of critical IT security components, including Firewalls, Load-Balancers, WAF, Remote Access, VPN, and Cloudproxy solutions. Day-to-day tasks involve assisting with the optimization of the security infrastructure, analyzing security events, responding to incidents, and ensuring the effectiveness of security mechanisms through regular reviews. You will gain hands-on experience with industry-leading solutions like Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer), Cisco, AnyConnect, and Palo Alto products. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate on implementation projects, ensure compliance with security policies, and contribute to knowledge sharing, making it a foundational step for a career in IT Security.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or a comparable qualification

Experience

  • Basic knowledge in the administration of network and security components (Fortinet, Cisco, or Palo Alto) is advantageous
  • Initial experience in monitoring and analyzing network infrastructures is desirable
  • Willingness to learn specific IT-Security software and hardware solutions

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Permanent contract (Unbefristet)