IT Security Specialist Europe (m/f/d)

KYOCERA AVX Components (Munich) GmbH; Goldach; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Up to 5 days of mobile work per month

30% travel across Europe

30 days vacation? Not specified in ad

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components (Munich) GmbH is seeking an IT security professional to reinforce vulnerability management across Europe. You will operate security tools, coordinate changes with internal teams, and maintain IT systems to ensure business continuity.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in IT and hands-on experience with Windows environments, antivirus, and endpoint security, with strong ITIL and PM know-how. Travel up to 30% across Europe is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in IT security or related role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows environments, enterprise antivirus and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve vulnerability management across European locations.
• Operate security and automation tools to identify, prioritize, track and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Plan and coordinate security-related changes with internal partners to ensure business continuity.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor IT systems; escalate as needed.
• Implement and troubleshoot security-related changes on Windows clients and servers.
• Ensure corporate IT security standards and policies are followed at local level.
• Collaborate with Global and Local IT teams and stakeholders to improve security.
• Manage projects, documentation and communications as part of the Global IT Operations Team.

Skills

IT security

Windows environments

Endpoint security

Vulnerability management

ITIL knowledge

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Patch management tools

Enterprise antivirus

Automation tools

Job description

What we offer

• Security: Permanent employment
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours
• Work-Life Balance: Up to 5 days of mobile work per month
• Vacation: At least 30 days of paid vacation per year
• Bonus Days Off: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are company holidays - no need to use your vacation days
• Team Spirit: Employee events
• Health: Company health services
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development
• Benefits: Corporate benefits, bike leasing, capital-forming benefits

… and much more!

What we are looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience: Proven experience in IT security or a comparable role, ideally within a manufacturing environment
• Technical Expertise: Strong hands-on knowledge of Windows environments, enterprise anti-virus and endpoint security solutions, as well as of networks and servers
• IT Tools & Security: Experience with patch, vulnerability and user management, software deployment, Windows PC backup solutions, and related automation tools
• ITIL & Project Management: Knowledge of ITIL Service Management and process execution, combined with project management experience
• Language Skills: Good English communication skills (written and spoken), German is a plus
• Willingness To Travel: Approx. 30% to locations across Europe

What you can expect

• Manage and continuously improve vulnerability management across our European locations
• Operate relevant security and automation tools to identify, prioritize, track, and remediate vulnerabilities
• Plan and coordinate security-related changes and maintenance with internal business partners to ensure business continuity
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor IT systems, resolving or escalating identified issues as required

• Implement and troubleshoot security-related changes and issues on Windows clients and servers and follow them through to resolution
• Ensure corporate IT security standards, processes, and policies are consistently implemented at local level
• Collaborate with Global and Local IT teams and business stakeholders and proactively identify opportunities to improve security and reduce risks
• Manage related projects, documentation, administrative tasks, and stakeholder communication as part of our international Global IT Operations Team