IT Security Specialist Europe (m/f/d)

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation; Hallbergmoos; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile work

Paid vacation

Holiday days off

Employee events

Health services

Professional development

Corporate benefits

Bike leasing

Capital-forming benefits

Flexible hours

Job summary

KYOCERA AVX Components Corporation is seeking an IT Security professional to manage vulnerability management across Europe. The role focuses on operating security tools, coordinating changes with partners, and maintaining Windows-based security across sites.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, strong English, and readiness to travel 30% across Europe. Join our Global IT Operations Team to enhance security and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven IT security experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Windows, antivirus, endpoint security, networks and servers.
• Experience with patching, vulnerability and user management, deployment, backups, and automation tools.
• ITIL service management knowledge plus project management experience.
• Good English communication; German is a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~30% across Europe.

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, resolving or escalating issues.
• Implement and troubleshoot security-related changes on Windows clients and servers.
• Ensure corporate IT security standards and policies are implemented locally.
• Collaborate with Global and Local IT teams to improve security and reduce risks.
• Manage related projects, documentation, and stakeholder communication within the Global IT Operations Team.

Skills

IT security

Windows expertise

Vulnerability management

ITIL knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

• 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

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