Hybrid IT Security Specialist

at PALTRON

• Job title: IT Security Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €85,000 - €93,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Azure, Cloud, Firewalls
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About the role

• IT Security Specialist enhancing IT security operations for HomeServe in Germany. Driving strategy and collaborating with international stakeholders on compliance and best practices.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the expansion and further development of IT security in Germany — from strategy to operational implementation
• You will manage core security measures such as access controls, firewalls and cloud security (Azure) and provide hands-on operational support to the team
• You will work closely with business units and international stakeholders, translate regulatory requirements (e.g., setting up SOC/MDR) and embed them into the German organization
• You will regularly assess IT security processes at our sites (e.g., business continuity plans, risk analyses), identify improvements and oversee their implementation
• You will establish a central security structure for HomeServe Germany, exchange best practices with the Group and contribute your own ideas to the long-term security strategy
• You will be the point of contact for IT security matters and a driver for further developing the company’s security culture

Requirements

• You have practical professional experience in IT security / information security
• You have solid knowledge of network security, firewalls and ideally cloud security
• You have experience working with regulatory requirements and common frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, BSI IT-Grundschutz); experience building SOC structures is a plus
• You work in a structured way, can explain complex topics clearly and enjoy building new structures
• You communicate confidently in German and English and are comfortable operating in an international environment

Benefits

• Experience growth: Be part of HomeServe’s exciting journey and actively help shape the development of the service group with your ideas
• Flexibility: Take advantage of remote working options and flexible working models with up to five compensatory days off
• Personal development: Benefit from a wide range of training opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Health focus: Annual health budget of €900, including assistance with specialist appointments, job bike leasing, a digital health coach and a subsidy for gym membership
• Work-life balance: HomeServe supports you with a discounted commuter ticket, a company pension scheme and 30 days of vacation