#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.

IT:U is Austria‘s first public interdisciplinary university dedicated to digital transformation for the benefit of our society, economy and environment.

Join us as a

Cyber Security Specialist *

We’re looking for a visionary who loves shaping security with innovative and emerging technologies and whose curiosity is never satisfied.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Build up IT Security from scratch – Driving IT Security from framework conception to hands-on implementation
• Push boundaries of conventional security by integrating emerging technologies (e.g. AI-based threat analysis, cloud-native security tools)
• Implement, administrate and monitor security solutions such as SIEM, IDS/IPS/XDR and endpoint protection
• Provide training and initiatives to enhance employees’ awareness of IT security
• Collaborate with other IT teams to ensure compliance with security standards and be a driving force in shaping a forward-thinking security culture across the organization
• Identify cyber threats, security vulnerabilities and monitor published software updates, establish SOC / ISMS and analyze the Zero Trust firewall solution

Your strengths and skills:

• Academic degree in the field of IT Security, Informatics or equivalent qualification
• Several years of professional experience in the field of IT Security
• Profound knowledge of network security, cryptography and security protocols
• Experience with security solutions such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and endpoint protection
• Security certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, CEH or equivalent) are an asset and you continuously stay up to date with the latest security paradigms and approaches
• Negotiation-level proficiency in English and German
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and team-oriented mindset

What you can expect:

• Cyber Security is not just your job – even more your passion and playground for exploring and evolving? Then IT:U is your next destination!
• Varied tasks and valuable area of responsibility in an innovative educational and research institution with an international focus
• Unique opportunity to help build a new university
• Social activities that promote a positive work culture
• Attractive campus with good transport connection
• Free parking or Climate Ticket Austria
• A motivated team that is looking forward to meeting you!

Competitive compensation starting from € 4,600 monthly gross salary, with the possibility of overpayment based on qualifications and experience.

We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter.