Cyber Security Specialist for Mechanical and Plant Engineering | Cyber Security Spezialist Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Nürnberg City

Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Apr 13, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Cyber Security Specialist at FERCHAU, you will play a critical role in securing industrial environments within the mechanical and plant engineering sector. Your daily responsibilities will involve implementing regulatory requirements under the Cyber Resilience Act and ensuring technical security standards align with IEC 62443. You will be instrumental in developing vulnerability handling processes and managing Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) using CycloneDX or SPDX formats. Beyond technical implementation, you will provide expert consultation on OT security measures and manage the intersection between cybersecurity regulations and the EU Machinery Regulation, supporting CE conformity assessments for safety-critical products. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy bridging the gap between high-level regulation and practical technical security. FERCHAU offers an attractive package including flexible working hours through flextime, specialized professional development, and a comprehensive benefits suite including company pension schemes and childcare subsidies.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Electrical Engineering, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in IT/OT security or cybersecurity compliance
  • Professional experience in implementing regulatory requirements and technical security standards
  • Experience in communicating complex regulatory issues to diverse target groups
  • Proven track record of independent, structured, and results-oriented work

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must have the ability to communicate complex regulatory facts clearly; position requires German language skills at level B2+ for documentation and workshops.