Ethical Hacker / Penetration Tester - IoT Security & Test Concepts | Ethical Hacker / Penetrationstester (m/w/d) - Schwerpunkt IoT-Security & Testkonzepte ..., Karlsruhe

SINTEC Informatik GmbH

Karlsruhe, Baden, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Mar 26, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Ethical Hacker specializing in IoT and Embedded Systems, you will play a critical role in securing industrial environments. Your daily responsibilities include performing independent penetration tests and security analyses using both White-Box and Black-Box methodologies. You will identify, document, and evaluate vulnerabilities in security-critical hardware and software components while developing realistic attack scenarios to simulate modern threats. Beyond testing, you will design and implement test concepts based on international standards such as IEC 62443 and ISO/SAE 21434. This role is highly collaborative, involving direct consultation with clients to build secure architectures and security concepts. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a 'New Work' environment, offering a hybrid work model, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including 30 days of vacation and specialized health and pension insurance. You will join a passionate team that values individual creativity and flat hierarchies.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Cybersecurity, IT Security, Information Security, or a comparable qualification. Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or GIAC are desirable.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in penetration testing, ideally focused on IoT devices and industrial networks
  • Extensive experience in analyzing security-critical systems and evaluating vulnerabilities
  • Proven experience in developing test concepts according to industry standards
  • Professional experience with security tools and scripting languages for automation and analysis

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The role is based in Karlsruhe with a permanent (unbefristet) full-time contract. Candidates should be prepared to work in a hybrid environment and provide their earliest possible start date and salary expectations in PDF format.