IT Security Specialist | Informatiker (m/w/d)

Job Summary

Joining the Security Operations Center (SOC) for the state administration of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, you will play a critical role in maintaining regional IT security. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve analyzing complex security suspicions, coordinating responses to potential incidents, and developing playbooks for emergency scenarios. You will actively perform vulnerability scans and penetration tests, documenting results and advising clients in workshops. Beyond reactive measures, you will manage and optimize security infrastructure, including SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tools. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to specialize in IT security within a stable, public-sector environment. The role is highly attractive due to its focus on work-life balance, offering hybrid work models, flexible hours, and a commitment to continuous professional development, even for candidates who may not yet meet every technical requirement.