Information Security Analyst

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Freudenberg Performance Materials is a leading global supplier of innovative technical textiles for the markets of automotive, building materials, apparel, energy, filter media, healthcare, building interiors, shoe and leather goods as well as specialties. The company generates sales of approx. 1.6 billion euros, has 32 production sites in 14 countries around the world and more than 5,000 employees. Freudenberg Performance Materials attaches great importance to social and ecological responsibility as the basis for its business success.

You support our team as

Information Security Analyst (fixed-term: 1 year)

Responsibilities:

• Monitor computer networks for security issues;
• Investigate security breaches and other cybersecurity incidents;
• Install security measures and operate software to protect systems and information infrastructure, including firewalls and data encryption programs;
• Document security breaches and assess the damage they cause;
• Work with the security team to perform tests and uncover network vulnerabilities;
• Fix detected vulnerabilities to maintain a high-security standard;
• Stay current on IT security trends and news;
• Develop company-wide best practices for IT security;
• Perform penetration testing and vulnerability scanning;
• Help colleagues install security software and understand information security management;
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management;
• Stay up to date on information technology trends and security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field;
• Experience in information security or related field for at least 3 years;
• Equivalent experience (> 5 years) in the information security field would be an advantage;
• Experience with computer network penetration testing and techniques;
• Understanding of firewalls, proxies, SIEM, antivirus, and IDPS concepts;
• Advanced knowledge of English (German language is an advantage);
• Ability to identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities and explain how to avoid them;
• Understanding of patch management with the ability to support the patching environment in a timely manner while understanding business impact;
• Work as part of an international team through multiple time zones and culture backgrounds.

If you like to make a difference and if you would like to be a part of a growing, successful company, then this is the moment to join Freudenberg and become part of a great team!