IT Security Engineer (m/w/d)

NVision Quantum Technologies; Ulm; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive base salary

Stock options

30 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Annual health budget

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

NVision Quantum Technologies in Ulm is seeking an IT Security Engineer (m/f/d) to safeguard our IT infrastructure and digital assets. You will take operational responsibility for IT security, ensuring compliance with NIS2 while working closely with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has two years of experience in IT security, relevant certifications, and excellent communication skills in German and English. This position offers an attractive compensation package within a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifikationen

• At least two years of professional experience in IT security, ideally in a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of NIS2 and security frameworks.
• Very good German and English skills for international communication.

Aufgaben

• Take operational responsibility for IT security.
• Lead implementation of NIS2 compliance.
• Monitor and respond to security events.

Kenntnisse

IT Security

Network Security

Vulnerability Analysis

Incident Handling

Communication Skills

Security Frameworks

Ausbildung

ISO 27001 certification

Tools

SIEM

Firewall

VPN

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

As IT Security Engineer (m/f/d), you will safeguard our IT infrastructure, digital assets, and products while reporting regularly to the C-level on strategic progress. In this critical role, you will professionalize and scale our security foundations to meet NIS2 and high-growth requirements. You will act as a specialized consultant to our R&D/Engineering teams and maintain a proactive, hands‑on approach to securing our IT operations, working in close synergy with the broader IT organization.

Your responsibilities

Take full operational and strategic responsibility for IT security within a complex, international, and highly sensitive system landscape.

• Act as a key internal advisor for engineers and developers to improve product cybersecurity, advocating for Security by Design principles throughout the R&D lifecycle.
• Lead the implementation and ongoing management of NIS2 compliance and ensure processes align with international standards.
• Provide regular updates and reports to the C-level regarding security milestones, risk assessments, and compliance roadmaps.
• Operate and develop endpoint security while continuously hardening and monitoring client and server infrastructure.
• Monitor, analyze, and lead the response to security events and forensic analysis of incidents.
• Conduct regular vulnerability analyses, derive remediation measures, and enforce strict patch and update discipline.
• Architect firewall, proxy, and network security policies and harden interfaces between the network and end devices.
• Lead security-related (sub)-projects and provide technical coaching to the IT and Engineering teams.
• Partner closely with the IT team on infrastructure updates and serve as a senior escalation point for complex security issues.

Your profile

• At least two years of professional experience in IT security, ideally within a highly regulated, research-heavy, or product-driven environment.
• ISO 27001 certification (e.g., Professional or Internal Auditor) or a similar recognized professional credential.
• Knowledge of security frameworks, with specific experience in NIS2 and an interest in supporting secure software/hardware development considered a strong plus.
• Solid expertise in network security (firewalls, VPN, routing), endpoint security, and security operations (SIEM, incident handling, log analysis).
• High flexibility to adapt to a startup environment, combining a senior "owner" mentality with the willingness to be hands‑on during technical implementations.
• Strong teamwork abilities with the capability to communicate technical risks to the C-level and provide actionable guidance to developers and engineers.
• Very good German and English skills (written and spoken) for our international environment.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary and stock options
• Key role in a highly advanced and fast-growing startup company
• Impactful product promoting better understanding and treatment of cancer
• International team, from over 30 different nationalities
• Positive work environment with open communication and a collaborative mindset
• Indefinite employment contract
• 30 vacation days
• Flexible working hours
• Annual health budget (Allianz bKV)
• EGYM Wellpass
• Relocation support