Your role
As Senior IT Infrastructure Security Engineer (m/f/d) at Kipu Quantum, you'll play a pivotal role in safeguarding our IT infrastructure. In this dynamic position, you’ll collaborate closely with IT and development teams to design, implement, and maintain cutting-edge security solutions that keep our systems robust, reliable, and fully aligned with industry standards. As a leader in this space, you’ll spearhead critical security initiatives, driving impactful projects that ensure our infrastructure remains a step ahead of emerging threats. As Senior IT-Infrastructure Security Engineer (m/f/d) at Kipu Quantum your responsibilities essentially consist of:
- Design and implement robust security measures for networks, systems, and cloud infrastructure
- Monitor and address security incidents, ensuring thorough investigations and effective remediation
- Conduct advanced vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure application and service deployments
- Stay informed on emerging security trends, threats, and technologies, applying best practices
- Provide training and guidance on security protocols to team members
- Lead security audits and ensure compliance with relevant standards
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, information technology, cyber security, IT security or a related field resp. comparable qualifications
- Sound experience as specialist in IT security and network administration or a related field, ideally in a start-up environment
- Extensive knowledge of network and system security principles
- Proven experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM
- Strong familiarity with cloud security; relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) would be highly desirable
- Experience in leading security projects and initiatives
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills combined with strong communication and leadership abilities
- True startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business
- Excellent command of English is necessary, and German is a plus
Why join us?
- The chance to join one of the hottest start-ups in Quantum Computing and shape the future of technology - your input will make a strong impact
- We care: You can expect a very international, open, transparent and caring company culture
- Targeted promotion of your skills and abilities with room for individual development in our team
- Flexible working hours with the option for a high degree of mobile work
- A modern coworking workspace in the heart of Karlsruhe or Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg), Germany
- Various benefits such as team events, contribution to public transport, workation options, …
