CareerPlan

Security Expert – Network Security (m/w/d)

Rheinbach, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time€58k2026-07-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Operate and administer security gateways (Firewalls), IDS/IPS, and backend VPN infrastructure for the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to ensure stable and secure IT services.

Role type

Senior Network Security Engineer (IPS/Firewall)

Builds

Secure network infrastructure and remote access services for the Bundeswehr

Domain

Defense / Network Security

Required skills

Firewall administration, IDS/IPS management, Network protocols (TCP/IP), Scripting (Python, Bash), Automation tools (Ansible), Incident analysis

Preferred skills

Cisco certifications (CCNA/CCNP), Trend Micro certifications, Advanced IPS technologies

Technologies

Cisco, Trend Micro, Python, Bash, Ansible, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN

Responsibilities

Second- and Third Level Support of Cisco and Trend Micro IPS components, Planning and coordination of deployments and migrations, Cooperative fault analysis of network and system disturbances, Detection and analysis of attack vectors and network anomalies, Optimization and automation of IPS and operational processes, Creation and updating of documentation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC