Junior IT Security Specialist | ​Junior IT Security Specialist (m/w/d)

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Verl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role offers an excellent entry point into the dynamic world of Cyber Security within a continuously growing, family-owned automation systems company. The Junior IT Security Specialist will engage in a broad spectrum of activities, ranging from analyzing and processing IT Security Incidents and evaluating security-relevant logs to developing automated security actions. Key responsibilities include selecting, implementing, and operating modern IT security solutions, performing penetration testing, mitigating identified vulnerabilities, and contributing to the global IT security strategy. Candidates should possess a degree in IT Security, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant IT training, coupled with foundational experience in IT base technologies like infrastructure, network, and identity management. Success in this position requires a proactive interest in current cyber security threats, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in both German (C1) and English (B1). This position provides extensive training, certification coverage, and the opportunity to shape the future security landscape of an international high-tech company.

Required Skills

Education

Successfully completed university degree in IT Security-relevant fields, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or relevant IT training/apprenticeship

Experience

  • Experience in IT base technologies (Infrastructure, Network, Identity)
  • Experience in Cloud is advantageous
  • Interest in current Cyber Security threats (Threat Landscape)
  • Participation in IT Security related international projects

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Not specified