Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ) der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften | Germany | 85xxx Garching bei München | Temporary contract | Full time / Home office | Published since: 01.04.2026 on stepstone.de
IT-Spezialistin Network Security Engineer (m/f/d)
Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have been relying on the IT competence of the Leibniz-Rechenzentrum of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. We are traditionally ahead of digitization of science. You're looking for an employer you can count on? Then come to us Leibniz-Rechenzentrum as:
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Since 1962, Bavarian universities and research institutions have been relying on the IT competence of the Leibniz-Rechenzentrum of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences. We are traditionally ahead of digitization of science. You're looking for an employer you can count on? Then come to us Leibniz-Rechenzentrum as:
You support the network operation group in implementation, operation, analysis and Development of network-centric security mechanisms. These include in particular: a high-availability NAT gateway with integrated intrusion prevention system based on Linux Suricata IDS systems on the Internet Netflow/SFLOW-based traffic flow analyses over 300 firewalls based on pfSense Operation and evaluation of a central log server Processing of waste and incident messages generated by the systems Security Information and Event Management System (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) support We are a very open team and you get insight into all areas of network operation, can bring you into all services we operate and follow your personal interests. Our group is responsible for the selection, design, installation, operation and troubleshooting of the components mentioned and thus goes far beyond the literal meaning of the term 'network operation'. In cooperation with the other departments at the LRZ, experiences can be gathered and introduced in almost all aspects of IT operation.
A completed master's degree with a focus on network security or a comparable degree programme Finded, practical knowledge in the network area, in particular on Layer3 (IPv4 and IPv6) and higher Knowledge of information security and technical and organisational security mechanisms Basics of ISMS practical experience with configuration and operation of firewalls, like open source systems (Linux iptables, nftables, BSD pf, pfSense, OPNsense) Programming knowledge in at least one script language, ideally Python Experience in handling version control systems (e.g. git) and deployment mechanisms (e.g. dollt or ansible) Openness for new tasks A quick understanding Very good knowledge of the German language in word and writing, at least in the language level B2 The following experiences are a plus: Open Source Development Experience detectable experience with the operation of servers and server services, also privately or in the association Experience in handling or operating SIEM and/or SOAR solutions Basics in Netflow/SFLOW-based attack detection Of course, we offer a well-founded introduction for professional starters. Area Operation Communication Networks Working time Full time (40 hours) Flexible working time model with electronic time recording Duration 24 months, continued employment Compensation possible until E13, see pay table TV-L Holidays 30 days or 6 weeks a year (24.12. + 31.12. in addition unemployed) Overtime is compensated for by additional leisure time Further training Individual support in continuing and continuing vocational training Mobile work Up to 60% of working time in appropriate activities Benefits e.g. 2er-Offices, JobBike Bayern, Bus and subway (U6) in front of the front door, free parking, pension provision of the Federal and Länder (VBL), state-of-the-art work equipment, cooperation agreement with providers of sports for a discounted membership
Are you looking for a varied and demanding work in a dynamic, cooperative and innovative work environment? Then you're right at the LRZ! Exciting tasks in the service of research, a collegial, esteeming relationship, an international, stimulating, diverse corporate climate; flexible work for an optimal reconciliation of work and private life and a lot of design space: This is the standard for us. In addition, we also offer all the advantages of the public service in our data center equipped with the most modern components. We share experiences, check and improve our processes continuously and are proud that the quality of our services and the safety of the data stored at the LRZ are regularly evaluated and certified. We actively promote diversity and look forward to applications of talented minds, regardless of cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion and age. Applications of people with disabilities are taken into account in the same suitability (SGB IX). .
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![]() | Leibniz-Rechenzentrum (LRZ) der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften | |
| Garching bei München | ||
| Germany |
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