Senior Cybersecurity Expert (m/f/d)
About the company
- An established financial institution with a strong focus on digital innovation and customer-centric services in the banking sector.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and evaluation of security-relevant events from multiple sources such as SIEM systems, Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), and network sensors (NIDS/NIPS)
- Coordination and execution of incident response activities based on established playbooks and best practices
- Operational use and continuous improvement of technologies such as SIEM, EDR, NIDS/NIPS, CSPM, and other security solutions
- Advising internal teams on technical security matters and supporting the implementation of protective measures
- Proactive threat hunting to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities
- Development and optimization of detection mechanisms (detection engineering) for early attack identification
- Participation in a structured on-call rotation to ensure system integrity
Profile
- Solid hands-on experience in cybersecurity, ideally in a SOC or incident response environment
- In-depth understanding of IT infrastructures, network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S), and operating systems (Windows, Linux)
- Experience in analyzing log data, network traffic, and security-related artifacts
- Knowledge of current attack techniques and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, as well as modern security technologies
- Analytical and structured working approach with strong problem-solving skills
- Good English skills for technical documentation and communication
- Team-oriented mindset, strong initiative, and excellent communication skills
- Completed education or relevant certifications in IT security (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are an advantage
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements with a balanced home-office model (50/50)
- Modern office in a central location with excellent public transport connections
- Diverse teams and a collaborative company culture
- Individual training programs and attractive career development opportunities
- Additional benefits and appealing extra offerings
Salary information
- The minimum annual gross salary for this position is €75,000. Willingness to overpay depending on qualifications and professional experience.
About Hays
IT is and always has been our core business that laid the foundation for Hays' success. We are the biggest privately owned IT recruitment agency in Germany and offer the best jobs for every career level – whether you are interested in vacancies in agile SMEs or international DAX groups. Hays masters the entire IT job spectrum, from support to software architecture or digitalisation – thanks to our broad portfolio, we have something for everyone. In the last decades, we were able to support numerous IT experts with choosing the right path for a successful career, positioning ourselves as their lifelong partner. Our highly specialised consultants can cater to your every wish and expectation and will prepare you for interviews and contract negotiations. Give it a try and learn what the market has to offer – our services are free of charge, non-binding and discreet! We look forward to hearing from you.
Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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