Senior Network Security Engineer

CLC Space GmbH; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CLC Space GmbH in Darmstadt is seeking a Network Security Engineer for a full-time hybrid role. You will design, implement, and manage secure network solutions to protect infrastructure, support cybersecurity frameworks, and ensure compliance with security standards. The position requires proactive risk assessment, monitoring, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes 24/7 readiness and experience with high-availability environments to safeguard critical mission networks.

Qualifications

• Experience in network administration and engineering.
• Expertise in secure network infrastructures.
• Experience with cybersecurity and information security practices.
• Experience with high-availability environments.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001/NIST standards.
• Experience with patching and hardening.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure network solutions.
• Support cybersecurity frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy security controls.

Skills

Network administration

Network engineering

Network security

Cybersecurity practices

ZTNA

Forensic analysis

Threat hunting

Vulnerability management

Firewall management

Technical writing

On-call support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Palo Alto

Cisco ASA

Cisco FirePower

Job description

Company Description

CLC Space GmbH specialises in providing consultancy support services for space projects, ranging from initial design concepts to final implementation and operations. With deep expertise in ground segment design for both geostationary and low Earth orbit missions, the company supports all phases of space missions. Based on years of experience in the space industry, CLC Space's team of highly trained engineers ensures the successful delivery and operation of projects. The company collaborates with associated consultants to offer additional expertise tailored to meet clients' needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Network Security Engineer, based in Darmstadt with the flexibility of partial work-from-home arrangements. The role involves designing, implementing, and managing secure network solutions to safeguard infrastructure, supporting the organisation's cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring system compliance with security standards. The position also involves proactive risk assessment, monitoring, and troubleshooting network performance and security issues, while cooperating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions effectively.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Network Administration and Network Engineering


• Expertise in Network Security and implementing secure network infrastructures


• Experience in Cybersecurity and Information Security practices


• Administration and maintenance of firewalls (i.e. Palo Alto, Cisco ASA and Cisco FirePower)


• Auditing and implementation of corrective actions of firewall configuration


• Experience with high-availability mission critical environments


• Working knowledge of IT foundations (e.g. network, OS, application…)


• Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)


• Forensic analysis


• Threat intelligence and Threat hunting


• Vulnerability management, in particular performing vulnerability assessments


• Designing, implementing and delivering large scale enterprise network security solutions


• Administration and maintenance of network security solutions


• 24/7 stand-by/on call services


• Designing, implementing and delivering large scale information security solutions


• Administration and maintenance of information security solutions


• Familiarity with international security standards and protocols (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 27002, NIST)


• Security-focused auditing for compliance to either security requirements or standards like ISO/IEC 27000 series


• Patching and hardening of infrastructure in an operational environment


• Experience with Technical writing


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field