IT Security Engineer (m/w/d)

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IT Security Engineer (m/w/d) As an IT Security Engineer, you will contribute to the protection and continuous improvement of Vusion's IT environment, with a primary focus on Security Operations & Incident Response and Identity & Access Management. You will investigate security incidents and tickets escalated by the SOC, coordinate remediation with the relevant technical teams, and contribute to strengthening identity and access controls across the organization. You will also act as the local security point of contact for the Austria site, working closely with local IT and business teams while maintaining strong alignment with the headquarters cybersecurity team. This will give you a key role in supporting local security needs, coordinating security topics, and ensuring that corporate security standards are effectively applied on site. We are looking for a versatile security engineer with strong technical foundations and a genuine interest in Identity Security. The role will allow you to progressively develop deeper expertise in this area and become a key technical point of contact for Identity & Access Management. Key Responsibilities: Security Operations & Incident Response Review and analyze security incidents and tickets escalated by the SOC using evidence from SIEM, EDR, identity, endpoint, network and cloud security solutions. Perform technical investigations to determine the root cause, scope and potential impact of security incidents. Investigate suspicious authentication activity, identity compromise, malicious endpoint behavior and network anomalies. Coordinate containment, remediation and recovery actions with Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Digital Workplace and Application teams. Document investigations, remediation actions and lessons learned to ensure effective follow-up and knowledge sharing. Contribute to the continuous improvement of incident response procedures, SOC use cases and detection capabilities. Identity & Access Management Contribute to the security and continuous improvement of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory environments. Support and improve identity lifecycle processes, including Joiner, Mover and Leaver activities. Implement and maintain authentication and access controls such as Multi-Factor Authentication, Conditional Access and passwordless authentication. Support Privileged Identity Management (PIM), privileged access controls and the application of least privilege principles. Participate in Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations and application onboarding using SAML, OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect. Contribute to access reviews, identity governance and the secure management of privileged and sensitive access. Develop deeper expertise in Identity Security and progressively become a technical point of reference for this domain Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field. 5 years of experience in IT Security, Identity & Access Management or Security Engineering. Hands-on experience investigating security incidents using SIEM, EDR, identity, endpoint, network and infrastructure logs. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID and Active Directory, with a strong interest in Identity & Access Management and Identity Security. Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalling, VPNs, proxies and network segmentation. Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments and their main security mechanisms. Knowledge of authentication and federation technologies, including SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect and Kerberos. Experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 security technologies is highly value Ability to troubleshoot security issues across identity, endpoint, system, network and cloud layers. Ability to translate business requirements into secure technical solutions and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Preferred Certifications The following certifications are appreciated but not mandatory: Microsoft SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator Associate Microsoft SC-200 - Security Operations Analyst Microsoft AZ-500 - Azure Security Engineer CompTIA Security+ Skills A curious and hands-on engineer who enjoys investigating security issues and understanding how technologies work. A structured problem solver able to analyze complex incidents across identity, endpoint, system and network layers. A proactive mindset with a strong interest in Identity Security and the motivation to progressively build deep expertise in this area. Someone comfortable collaborating with SOC, Infrastructure, Network, Cloud, Digital Workplace and Application teams. Clear communication skills and the ability to explain technical security risks and recommendations to different stakeholders. Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10–20%). Autonomy, rigor, teamwork and a continuous improvement mindset. Fluent English skills, both written and spoken We feel supported. You will too. VusionGroup is a place where people feel safe, happy and respected. We offer programs and benefits to support you in whatever comes next in your life, including: Pay : Competitive pay and shareholder equity Schedule : A flexible, hybrid work schedule Health Benefits : Company Doctor 🎒 Company merch and presents 💻 Notebook 🚏 Good public transport connections w/ financial support ⏲️ Flexible working hours 🏡 Home Office 🩳 No dresscode / casual style 💸 No All-In contract ⛹️ Team Events 🚤 Beautiful Mur in walking distance ♿️ Accessibility 🚲 Bicycle parking 🍽️ Canteen with different meals and financial assistance 🥙 Nearby kebab 🥝 Fresh fruits ☕️ Coffee, tea, water, … 🔌 Electric charging station 🧳 Airport Graz nearby 🗺️ Multiculturality – Hanging out with colleagues from all around the world A minimum basic salary of EUR 3.267,00 gross per month for full-time employment applies to the advertised position with a willingness to pay depending on the actual qualifications. About us: Our team consists of leading industrial experts in the fields of Industry 4.0, Smart Factory and IIoT. These talented professionals work closely with partners to find dynamic solutions for their digital transformation efforts. Our structure enables us to provide customers and partners with the best of both worlds: the agility and dynamism of a startup, backed up by the institutional know-how of our shareholders VusionGroup und Bossard AG. Join us. Let’s disrupt the future of industrial IoT together.