IT/OT Security Specialist | IT/OT Security Specialist (m/w/d)
gefeba Engineering GmbH
Job Summary
As an IT/OT Security Specialist, you will play a critical role in securing industrial production environments and IT landscapes for diverse clients. Your daily responsibilities involve building reliable asset management systems, identifying vulnerabilities early, and advising customers on resilience measures without being a full-time pentester. You will focus on securing industrial systems, analyzing risks, and guiding security projects from inception to completion. Key tasks include managing hardware and software inventories, conducting targeted security scans and penetration tests, and ensuring high data quality in CMDB tools. This position is particularly attractive for professionals who enjoy hands-on security work and want to have a direct impact on the safety of Industry 4.0 environments. You will work in a practical, project-based setting that balances technical analysis with strategic consulting, supported by flexible working hours and a permanent contract.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in IT or OT environments, specifically within production plants, Industry 4.0, or automation sectors
- Practical experience in conducting security assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing
- Proven background in network technology and the implementation of security frameworks and standards
- Experience in managing and documenting risks and developing pragmatic mitigation measures
- Experience communicating technical security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Languages
Additional
- Permanent full-time contract; 30 days of vacation; Home office options available.