Dual study programme 2027: Computer Science - Cyber Security (B.Sc.)*

SICK AG; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 17,852 - 21,076; Full time

Job summary

SICK AG offers a 3-year dual study programme in Computer Science – Cyber Security starting 01.09.2027 at Waldkirch, in cooperation with the Mannheim Cooperative State University. You will gain diverse insights across IT, R&D and Cyber Security, and work on software solutions, encryption and security tasks.

The programme emphasizes network security, cryptology and digital forensics, with a security-by-design mindset and practical involvement in complex software systems.

Qualifications

• A-levels or comparable entrance qualification plus delta exam at the DHBW.
• Strong interest in hacking, data protection and IT infrastructure.
• Initial programming experience is an advantage.
• Good command of English; German language skills (C1) required for admission to the dual university.

Responsibilities

• Diverse insights and collaboration across IT, R&D and Cyber Security.
• Analysis, design and implementation of software solutions in cyber security context.
• Work on IT security, app development and encryption tasks.
• Main focus on cyber security with analysis and architecture of networks and infrastructure.
• Exposure to cryptology, social engineering and digital forensics, applying security by design and penetration testing.

Skills

Interest in hacking

Programming experience

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

English proficiency

German proficiency

Education

A-levels / university entrance qualification

Job description

Dual study programme 2027: Computer Science – Cyber Security (B.Sc.)

3‑year dual study programme in Computer Science – Cyber Security starting on 01.09.2027 at our Waldkirch location in cooperation with the Mannheim Cooperative State University.

What you can expect

• Diverse insights and collaboration in various departments, including Information Technology, Research & Development and Cyber Security
• Field of activity in the analysis, design and implementation of software solutions in the context of cyber security
• Assignments in the areas of IT security, app development and encryption
• Main focus in the area of cyber security with the analysis and architecture of networks and network infrastructure
• Activities include insights into cryptology, social engineering and digital forensics, applying security by design, working on the development of complex software systems and carrying out penetration tests

What you need

• A‑levels, specialised university entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification (plus passed delta exam at the DHBW) or comparable training
• Strong interest in hacking, data protection and IT infrastructure
• Initial programming experience is an advantage
• Previous knowledge in the field of IT
• Good performance in technical subjects such as computer science, maths and English
• Analytical skills and high quality awareness
• Enthusiasm for innovation and interest in the technologies in our company
• Analytical and precise way of working
• Ability to work in a team and willingness to take on responsibility
• Good command of English
• Good knowledge of German (language level C1), see admission requirements of the dual university
• If you want to apply, please write in German

Your apprenticeship salary

• 1st year of study: 1.401 €
• 2nd year of study: 1.497 €
• 3rd year of study: 1.654 €

Contact

Sandra Winterhalter, [phone]

Diversity & Equal Opportunity

At SICK, we see people, not gender. We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.