qards GmbH

Senior IT Security Engineer

qards GmbH

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Saarbrücken • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Linux

About the role

  • Responsibility for the operation, further development and quality assurance of central security systems (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, Vulnerability Management)
  • Analysis of security incidents and development and optimization of detection and response concepts
  • Contribute to the security roadmap and continuously improve the deployed security tools
  • Define and assess security requirements for IT infrastructures (servers, network, virtualization, containers) in close coordination with the responsible teams
  • Collaborate with IT engineering and operations to implement secure operational and architectural concepts
  • Derive minimum standards and hardening guidelines and advise IT teams on security-related configurations and changes
  • Provide technical support for audits and translate regulatory requirements into concrete measures; support risk analyses

Requirements

  • Education or degree in an IT-related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Several years of experience in IT security, infrastructure or platform operations
  • Deep knowledge of core infrastructure and security areas such as operating systems (Windows/Linux), network and communications security, and security monitoring & detection (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS)
  • Experience with modern platforms and technologies (e.g., containers, virtualization) and in hardening systems and infrastructures
  • Ability to derive and implement technical security requirements, standards and hardening guidelines
  • Knowledge of relevant security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, PCI DSS)
  • Experience with automation, scripting or integration of security solutions (e.g., APIs, SOAR) is a plus
  • Fluent German language skills, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level)
  • Analytical and structured way of working
  • High level of personal responsibility and strong communication and team skills, including mentoring
  • Willingness to participate in on-call duty and to travel for business to a limited extent
Benefits
  • 30+ days of vacation per year
  • Flexible working hours (flextime)
  • Opportunity to work remotely up to 50% or 80% depending on location
  • Comprehensive development and training opportunities
  • Benefit card (Pluxee or Edenred) with regular, tax-free credits
  • Health programs (health days, sports groups, company bike, etc.)
  • Employee discounts
  • Canteen with subsidised meals and free hot drinks/water
  • Crisis- and future-proof workplace
  • Additional benefits such as job bike, employee discounts, etc.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
SIEMEDRXDRIDSIPSVulnerability ManagementOperating SystemsNetwork SecuritySecurity MonitoringHardening Guidelines
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsStructured WorkingPersonal ResponsibilityCommunication SkillsTeam SkillsMentoringCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Certifications
ISO 27001BSI IT-GrundschutzPCI DSS