IT Security Engineer, 2783

Stellenbeschreibung:

IT Security Engineer (2783)

Join the GIT‑CS Security Monitoring team at Hannover Re in Hannover, Germany. As an IT Security Engineer you will work on protecting the company’s IT infrastructure, detecting incidents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal security requirements.

Responsibilities

Analyze incidents such as potential cyberattacks as well as spam and phishing attacks for early detection and containment of threats.
Research and classify threats and identify and close vulnerabilities in network, storage, cloud and email environments.
Determine the causes of attacks, support recovery of affected services, and continuously monitor IT systems for suspicious activities.
Plan and implement measures to comply with regulatory and legal IT security requirements.
Conceive and conduct workshops and presentations to promote security awareness, and develop threat models for internal training.

Qualifications

Several years of professional experience in IT security in an international environment, particularly in developing IT security architectures.
Experience with enterprise networks and cloud environments, and in implementing and operating complex network and security solutions.
In‑depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, including network protocols, scripting, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and Windows, Linux, and cloud‑based workplace systems and servers.
Business‑fluent proficiency in both German and English.
Strong ability to maintain an overview in complex situations, combined with responsibility and an eye for innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid work model with flexible working hours and 30 days of annual leave.
Work abroad: up to 20 days a year within the EU Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Company pension scheme, employee shares and financial participation in the company’s success.
Relocation support for accommodation search and moves to Hannover.
Life‑long learning programme: e‑learning, seminars, soft‑skills training, language courses, work shadowing.
Digital fitness: training on how to use AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot for daily work.
Healthy work environment with daily fitness, ergonomic workstations, and a canteen offering regional dishes.
Corporate discounts on products and services.
Family support: company daycare facility and free anonymous counselling.
Mobility benefits: free public transport passes, bicycle leasing and free parking with electric charging stations.
Team events and networking activities.