Senior IT Security Engineer – Consultant

carmasec GmbH & Co. KG

Senior IT-Security Engineer consulting on cyber security solutions for clients in the mid-sized and corporate sectors. Implementing security measures and strategies based on client needs.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeEssen • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €66,400 - €90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You design and deploy cyber security solutions from various vendors in the complex IT infrastructures of our clients in the upper mid-market and corporate environment
You develop technical security strategies to defend against cyber attacks
You implement tailored security measures for endpoints, networks and authentication systems
You establish measures for the early detection of cyber threats
You advise and support our clients on all matters of cyber security / IT security
You lead and take responsibility for technical security projects
Together we look for projects that match your interests
You participate in deciding which client project you will work on

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience building and operating secure IT infrastructures
Good knowledge of security technologies from established vendors (e.g. Palo Alto, Fortinet, Microsoft, Trellix or Okta)
Solution-oriented mindset and the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
Experience with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and CIS Benchmarks (nice to have)
Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+, FCP, PCNSA, SC-100) (nice to have)
Experience leading project teams in a technical security environment (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Freedom to experiment, an open culture around mistakes, and the opportunity to help shape company structures
Our experienced colleagues support you in your personal and professional development
Flexible working hours: work during your most productive times and schedule private commitments flexibly
Additional benefits: choose from various options such as a Germany job ticket (Deutschland-Jobticket), Urban Sports Club membership, childcare subsidy or JobRad
We invest in your development through regular training and recognized certifications
Individual hardware selection: you decide which hardware you want to use
Low travel requirements: we work remotely or from our offices in Cologne or Essen
Team building: our monthly Open Space is dedicated to creative work on current topics
Regular events (e.g. joint workation, summer party or Christmas party) are planned and organized by the team
Workation: combine work and travel or take an extended break as part of a sabbatical
30 days of vacation per year and special leave for significant occasions

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Hard Skills & Tools

cyber security solutionstechnical security strategiessecurity measuresendpoint securitynetwork securityauthentication systemscyber threat detectionsecure IT infrastructuressecurity technologiesproject management

Soft Skills

solution-oriented mindsetproblem-solvingleadershipcommunicationadvisory skills

Certifications

CISSPCompTIA Security+FCPPCNSASC-100