Senior IT Security Consultant (Cybersecurity Assessments & Services) (m/f/d)
Infotree Global Solutions Laa an der Thaya, Lower Austria, Austria
Staffing and Recruiting · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The consultant will perform technical IT security assessments, risk analyses, and threat modeling across infrastructure, systems, and cloud environments. They will also support the design of security architectures, develop technical security concepts, and assist with compliance and ISMS activities.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of professional experience in IT security with strong practical knowledge of cybersecurity assessments and consulting. Proficiency in network security, security standards like ISO 27001, and the ability to create technical security documentation are required.
Full description
We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Security Consultant to support cybersecurity assessment and security consulting activities for a leading international client.
The consultant will be responsible for performing security assessments, analyzing security risks, supporting security architecture decisions, and providing recommendations to improve the customer’s overall security posture.
The service delivery will be performed remotely from Austria. Occasional on-site presence may be required depending on specific customer engagements.
Location: Austria (Remote) Contract Type: B2B Contractor / Freelance Engagement Duration: 5 months (extension possible) Working Time: Full-time (40 hours/week) Language: German language skills (business fluent)
Responsibilities:
- Perform technical IT security assessments for infrastructure, systems, applications, and cloud environments
- Conduct security checkups, vulnerability assessments, and risk analyses
- Perform threat modeling and identify potential security risks
- Evaluate cloud architectures regarding security requirements and protection needs
- Support the design and improvement of IT security architectures
- Develop technical security concepts, guidelines, and documentation
- Support Security Incident Management activities
- Support penetration testing activities and security testing processes
- Perform internal and external infrastructure security assessments
- Support implementation of security hardening measures for systems, networks, and applications
- Support technical audits and compliance activities
- Assist with Information Security Management System (ISMS) activities
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in IT Security (5+ years preferred)
- Strong practical experience with cybersecurity assessments and security consulting
- Good knowledge of TCP/IP and network security concepts
- Experience with:
- Firewalls
- VPN
- Internet Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Encryption technologies
- Intrusion Detection / Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Web and Proxy Security
- Knowledge of security standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001
- Experience with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS)
- Experience with risk assessments and threat modeling
- Ability to create technical security documentation and recommendations
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Cloud Security experience (Azure, AWS, GCP)
- Penetration Testing experience
- Vulnerability Management
- IEC 62443 knowledge
- ITIL knowledge
- Security Audit experience
- Static Code Analysis experience
Certifications (Advantage)
- CISSP
- CISM
- CEH
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
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