Research Associate (System and Network Security) | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d)
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof Land Bayern
Job Summary
This part-time Research Associate position within the System and Network Security Research Group focuses on enhancing the digital security of the university infrastructure. The role involves critical tasks such as forensic analysis of information security incidents, defining preventative measures, and maintaining a Vulnerability Assessment Scanner. A core responsibility is the independent planning and execution of penetration tests for new software and system developments, including architectural analysis and providing concrete recommendations. This role is ideal for an IT professional with a Master's degree in Computer Science and a strong background in Linux, programming (Python, Go, Rust, C/C++), and practical penetration testing experience, who is also seeking support for a doctoral degree in System and Network Security.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or equivalent (Dipl. univ.) in Computer Science
Experience
- Practical experience in penetration testing
- Professional experience in handling Linux systems
- Professional experience with programming languages (Python, Go, Rust, C/C++ or comparable)
- Experience in documenting results and deriving recommendations
Languages
Additional
- Intention to pursue a doctorate (PhD) in System and Network Security; Requirement to provide credential evaluation (ZAB) for foreign university degrees; Part-time employment (50% / 20.03 hours per week); Fixed-term contract for five years (WissZeitVG).
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