Cybersecurity Engineer

Telespazio; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Telespazio in Darmstadt, Germany, is seeking a Junior-level security professional to design, implement, and optimize security solutions across projects. You will be involved in Zero Trust concepts, threat detection, and securing complex systems within a hybrid working environment.

The role emphasizes SOC operations, incident response, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with ISO 27001, NIST, and related standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or Engineering with a cybersecurity focus.
• Hands-on security engineering experience preferred.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement innovative security solutions.
• Contribute to SOC processes and threat monitoring.
• Collaborate with system engineers and interdisciplinary teams to uphold standards.

Skills

Security engineering

Threat modeling

Risk management

SOC operations

SIEM/SOAR

Policy development

Team collaboration

Cloud security

Python

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Asset management

Ticket management

Job description

Job Description:

• What you will focus on
• As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in various aspects of designing, developing, and implementing innovative security solutions. Depending on project needs, this could include areas like Zero Trust, AI/ML applications in threat detection and response, Cloud Security, Quantum Cryptography, and building out Security Operations Centers (SOC). You may engage in activities such as threat modeling, conducting security risk analyses, and setting security requirements for complex systems.
• You could also contribute to developing and optimizing SOC processes, and work on operational concepts for security infrastructures. Security analysis, incident management, threat monitoring, and system response might also be part of your journey with us, as well as supporting certification and accreditation processes, or implementing DevSecOps and GitOps frameworks.
• There’s plenty of room for collaboration with system engineers to foster a comprehensive security approach throughout system lifecycles. You might also assist with policy development and implementation, and work alongside interdisciplinary teams to uphold security standards and regulations. This role offers a flexible pathway to engage with a wide array of security-related projects, adapting to where your skills and interests align most.

Who you are

• We welcome applicants with experience in any combination of these areas, even if not all skills are covered
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field a focus on cybersecurity is a plus.
• Some experience in security engineering, covering both theoretical and hands‑on work
• Practical experience in developing security solutions and architectures, with an emphasis on IT security infrastructures and systems.
• Familiarity with industry-standard security frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Knowledge and experience in Risk Management methodologies and tools.
• Background in designing, implementing, and/or operating Security Operations Centers (SOC), with hands‑on experience using SOC tools (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, Asset Management, Ticket Management) and supporting security processes.
• Proficiency in conducting system security analyses and translating security requirements into system designs.
• Team-oriented, responsible, with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Capable to perform trade‑off analyses of available tools(COTS) to decide fit for the purpose

Additional Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of the Space Domain, including applications, protocols, CCSDS standards, and ECSS standards.
• Experience in performing RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) analysis.
• Programming experience in Python and Java
• Cybersecurity certifications (SSCP, CISSP, etc.) or equivalent training would be a plus

Seniority:

• Junior

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid