Product Security Engineer | ​Product Security Engineer (m/w/d)

Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Verl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 14, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a hands-on Product Security Engineer within a leading international automation technology company, focusing on PC-based control systems. The engineer will be crucial in safeguarding products by conducting or commissioning comprehensive cybersecurity analyses, including penetration tests. A significant part of the job involves developing software tools and automations for vulnerability scanning, robustness testing (like network protocol fuzzing), and analyzing component suitability. Furthermore, the engineer will advise product teams on maintaining cyber-secure product development processes, moderate threat analyses, and propose security improvements. This position requires strong technical skills in software architectures, network protocols, and cybersecurity fundamentals, coupled with excellent team and communication skills, offering a stable career path in a growing, innovative environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience with Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Scans (Desirable)
  • Professional experience with Fuzzing/Robustness Tests (Ideally)
  • Experience with typical procedures for cyber-secure product development (Desirable)
  • Optional experience in moderating team analyses

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified