Position: IT Security Specialist (Firewall & Network Infrastructure)
Start: Next available date
Job-ID: 9774
Overview
I am responsible for the overall security of IP communications at 50Hertz, shaping its operation and development.
What makes this job interesting:
50Hertz advances the integration of renewable energies. The extensive grid expansion relies on robust IT infrastructure and networks. As part of the Data Communications team, you will directly contribute to the energy transition.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic and operational responsibility for firewalls and load balancers
- Needs assessment, planning, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life replacement
- Requirement gathering, service definition, specification, procurement, installation, configuration, network integration, commissioning, and documentation
- Operational responsibility for highly available systems and services
- Monitoring, support, incident, patch, release, change, and problem management guidelines
- Participation in development and implementation projects
- Technical consulting including feasibility assessments
- Participation in the second-level on-call system
Qualifications:
- Degree or vocational training in IT or communications technology or equivalent qualification
- Several years of experience in similar roles (e.g., Network Engineer, System Engineer, System Administrator)
- Deep knowledge of firewall, load balancer systems, proxy, IDS/IPS, PKI (e.g., CCSE, FCSS, CCNP Security, PCNSA, GIAC certifications)
- Understanding of complex IP network components
- Ability to work independently and responsibly
- Languages: German (C1), English (B2)
Preferred but not required:
- Understanding of critical infrastructure operations
- Knowledge of IT security frameworks (IT-SiG, NIS2, BSI IT-Grundschutz)
- Experience with DevNet Operations (Netmiko, Python, GitLab, CI/CD)
Work Flexibility:
- Full-time (37 hours/week)
- Flexible working hours and long-term work account
- Unlimited flex days
- No core hours
- Remote work possible, including from home