IT Security Specialist | IT-Sicherheitsspezialist (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Nürnberg City

Erlangen, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As an IT Security Specialist at FERCHAU, you will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of security measures within automation systems. Your daily activities will involve analyzing risks in measurement, control, and regulation (MSR) environments, hardening control systems through network segmentation, and conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in industrial networks. You will play a critical role in coordinating audits according to ISO 27001 and KRITIS standards, while also managing incident responses in alignment with the NIS2 directive. This position is particularly attractive for professionals looking to work at the intersection of IT and Engineering, offering a permanent contract, flexible working hours through flextime, and comprehensive benefits including a company pension scheme and professional development opportunities. You will act as a key advisor, training engineering teams and shaping the security landscape of industrial control systems.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT security measures for automation and control systems
  • Practical experience with Siemens S7/TIA Portal and Beckhoff TwinCAT network integration
  • Proven track record in conducting security audits and risk assessments in industrial environments
  • Experience in creating security policies and documentation for technical systems

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Good German language skills (level B2+) are a prerequisite for the position as it is the working language of the project.