Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH (ZEW) | Germany | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Home office | Published since: 31.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Specialist IT Security Operations, part-time 50% (m/f/d)
The ZEW — Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH Mannheim is one of the leading German economic research institutes and is a member of the Leibniz Association. Our claim is to conduct science for the benefit of society. The focus of our research – e.g. digitalization and innovation, taxes and retirement, climate protection and market design – is therefore on application-related issues. We are looking for the earliest possible time Specialist IT Security Operations, part-time 50% (w/m/d) Would you like to join us in full time? This position can be combined to form a full-time position with the “Digital Transformation Specialist (m/w/d)” also written out. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Are you excited about IT security and want to actively help protect our modern IT landscape from cyber threats? You also keep an overview in critical situations, analyze security incidents structured and implement effective measures consistently? Then you will become part of our IT team and actively contribute to the further development of our information security.
In this responsible position, you will be responsible for:
You monitor the current threat situation, evaluate security-relevant information (BSI, DFN, cyber security agency BW etc.), analyze the afflictness of our IT environment and derive necessary measures
You analyze and prioritize security events from our monitoring and security systems, coordinate technical emergency measures and take over documentation and reprocessing
You continuously manage and optimize our endpoint and Microsoft-365 security solutions and align protection measures closely with IT operation and client management
You establish and operate a structured vulnerability management, prioritize risks and implement technical curing measures within the Windows server, client and M365 environments
You plan and implement new security solutions as well as safety-related operating processes, coordinate security-critical software distributions and create technical documentation as well as reporting
You work closely with the Information Security Officer (ISB) and the Data Protection Officer (DSB) and act as a central interface to the field of research data security
Successfully completed university studies (Bachelor/FH diploma) with a focus on computer science, IT security or a comparable qualification or a completed IT vocational training with relevant professional experience
Multiannual professional experience in IT security
Knowledge of Security Operations, Incident Response, Endpoint Security and Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
Very good knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, Windows Server and Client operating systems, GPOs and Windows AD Account Management (Active Directory & Azure AD / Entra ID)
Good knowledge of hybrid IT infrastructures and network technologies (in particular DHCP/DNS); Experience with Sophos Central is desirable
Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing
Structured, analytical and solution-oriented working methods as well as pronounced self-initiative and sense of responsibility
High communication and team skills as well as safe occurrence in exchange with internal disciplines
A responsible and exciting activity in the team where you can bring and implement your own ideas
A highly motivated, professional team and an excellent operating climate
The agility of a GmbH paired with the advantages of the public service
Extensive training possibilities
An annual salary according to TV-L (EC 12) and the social benefits of the public service, e.g. an occupational pension scheme Flexible working hours and modern working forms
Central location and attractive working environment in Mannheim city centre
A Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg / a Germany Ticket
Parking in the underground garage
Access to the sports activities of the University of Mannheim
Location
![]() | Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH (ZEW) | |
| 68161 Mannheim | ||
| Germany |
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