0IT Security Specialists (m/f/d)
Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) | Germany | 50xxx, 51xxx Köln | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 14.08.2026 on stepstone.de

IT Security Specialists (m/f/d)

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The Rhineland Landscape Association (LVR) works as a local association with around 22,000 employees for the 9,8 million people in the Rhineland. With its 41 schools, ten clinics, 20 museums and cultural institutions, four youth institutions, the National Youth Office and the Association for ResidentsPlusLiving, it performs tasks that will be performed throughout the Rhine. The LVR is Germany's largest service provider for people with disabilities and is committed to inclusion in all areas of life. “Quality for people” is his guiding principle. The 13 non-circular cities and the twelve counties in the Rhineland as well as the cities region of Aachen are the members of the LVR. At the Rheinland Regional Assembly, elected members from the Rhenish municipalities are shaping the work of the Association. For more information about the LVR, see lvr.de. LVR-InfoKom is the LVR system house with about 480 employees and two separate data centers in Cologne. According to the LVR leadership, we offer practice-oriented IT solutions and focus on the needs of people by supporting the local association in implementing efficient and citizen-oriented business processes. For more information about LVR-Info, see infokom.lvr.de. Location: Cologne Application: LVR-InfoKom Remuneration: E10-E11 TVöD Working time: Full/ parttime indefinite Start of occupation: next possible Application deadline: 04.09.2026

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

You can apply to one of the following priorities: Focus A: NetScaler/Application Delivery/Web Application Firewall (WAF) Focus B: SOC/SIEM Both roles work closely together, but are anchored in different teams. The NetScaler focus is responsible for operation, patching, configuration, web publishing, WAF introduction and automation of the application delivery platform. The SOC/SIEM focus is responsible for Security Monitoring, Detection Rules, Endpoint Security, Alert Triage, Dashboards and Incident Processing. Focus A – NetScaler / WAF Operation and Development of NetScaler/Citrix ADC Load Balancing, Content switching, SSL/TLS, Certificates, Webpublishing Patching, Hardening, Backup, Restore and Rollback Introduction and operation of the NetScaler WAF WAF Profiles, Policies, Signatures, Relaxations and False-Positive Tuning Automation with Ansible, Terraform, NITRO API or Scripting Connection of logs to SIEM 2nd-/3rd-Level-Troubleshoot

Focus B – SOC / SIEM Operation and further development of SIEM and EDR Further development of IT security processes Analysis, Evaluation and Triage of Security Alerts Maintenance of Detection Rules, Use Cases, Dashboards and Cases Log source connection and data quality improvement Support of Incident Response, Threat Hunting and Reporting Cooperation with other areas, such as infrastructure and network teams

Please indicate in your application which of the two main focuses you want to apply.

A Bachelor or FH Diploma in Computer Science Education Electrical engineering and information technology

a minimum 2-year professional experience in the field of IT; or You have acquired appropriate skills and knowledge for the tasks as a ''IT-Security Specialist / IT-Security Specialist'' as part of your at least 2-year career in the field of IT. A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the field of IT is necessary for a remuneration according to E 11 TVöD. Persons without this experience are first grouped to E 10 TVöD and raised to E 11 TVöD after obtaining the corresponding experience. What we need Professional experience in IT operation, networking, security or infrastructure environment Understanding safe, stable and comprehensible operating processes Experience with change and incident processes from professional activity Interest in automation and standardization You can document processes and activities structuredly Communication capability over technical and non-technical fields Participation in operational readiness German language skills in word and writing They'll fit us if... ... Looking for a meaningful activity We are the driving force in the Rhineland for a diverse and inclusive society. We promote and shape a cooperation which builds on equality, tolerance and humanity. Through an activity at the LVR you will show your commitment to a diverse society. ... you see diversity as a chance To achieve diversity in society, we say: to perceive and acknowledge every person with his intrinsic strengths and to support him in need. ... you want to develop professionally and personally As an employer, we see ourselves as a pioneer, supporter and maker for our employees. Your individual development and the development of your potential are particularly important to us.

Corporate Benefits Browse through our exclusive partner offers and get discounts on products and services from top brands from sports, fashion, leisure and technology. Beneficiaries In the civil service you receive insolvency according to LBesG NRW. In addition, you can receive asset-effective services and complete target agreements as part of the performance-oriented payment. Benefits In addition to a collective wage according to the TVöD (VKA) You further financial advantages and extras such as an annual special payment, occupational pensions, asset-effective benefits and a performance-oriented payment based on an individual target agreement. Flexible working time In order to keep enough time for family, friendships and hobbies in addition to your work, you can make your working time flexible with us. LVR-Flex-Time More freedom in the design of your personal life: Save a part of your gross debt and use it, for example, for time to travel, family needs or previous farewell from the professional life. Mobile work by agreement In agreement, you can work day by day from the home office or mobile from another place within Germany. You want to relieve your loved ones in case of cases? As an employee of the LVR, you can conclude an insurance policy, which financially supports your families in the event of death. Canteen In your lunch break you can choose from several dishes and dishes daily. Breakfast and snacks are also available in our kiosk. We offer you stability as a public employer and a secure activity in an open and socially relevant working environment. We define individual goals for you in regular discussions. We also offer you a comprehensive range of continuing education and training as well as the opportunity to get to know other areas of the LVR. Central location work with a view of the Cathedral and the old city of Cologne. We are in direct proximity to the right-hand Rhine bank and are optimally connected to the ÖPNV. Depending on the location, we offer ranges of movement and sports and an extensive range of training for occupational health management. Our LVR-Sozialberatung helps employees and their relatives in all psychosocial issues of a professional but also personal nature. Equal opportunities for the LVR The LVR is committed to an organizational culture characterised by mutual respect. Each individual is to be appreciated, irrespective of gender and gender identity, sexual orientation and identity, age, prevention, ethnic origin and na­tionality, religion and worldview, or other characteristics which are social diversity. As a public employer

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ava Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR)
50679  Köln
Germany

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