Senior IT Security Consultant (Cybersecurity Assessments & Services) (m/f/d)

Infotree Global Solutions · Austria · posted today ago

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About this role

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