IT Security Specialist | IT-Sicherheitsspezialist (m/w/d)
FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Nürnberg City
Job Summary
Join a dynamic family-owned IT and Engineering firm as an IT Security Specialist, focusing on safeguarding critical automation and control systems. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring robust IT security measures, conducting thorough risk assessments within Measurement, Control, and Regulation (MCR) environments, and hardening control systems through secure communication and network segmentation. Key daily tasks include performing vulnerability analyses and penetration testing in industrial control networks, coordinating security audits (ISO 27001, KRITIS), and managing Incident Response according to the NIS2 directive. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Science, Automation, or Electrical Engineering, possesses deep knowledge of IT security standards (ISO 27001, NIS2, IEC 62443), and has experience with industrial control platforms like Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens S7/TIA Portal. This position offers an unlimited contract, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development, making it an excellent step for security professionals seeking impact in industrial environments.
Required Skills
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or comparable qualification
Experience
- Professional experience with IT security standards (ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2, KRITIS)
- Experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT and Siemens S7/TIA Portal and their network integration
- Experience with Industrial Ethernet, OPC UA, VPN, Firewalls, and secure protocols
Languages
Additional
- Good German language skills (level B2+) are a prerequisite for the position.
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