Cybersecurity Specialist (m/f/d)

"We! for NRW!"

NRW.BANK is the development bank of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. We support people, businesses, and municipalities in NRW with suitable financing – for example, for affordable housing, SMEs, start-ups, and better public infrastructure. Digitalisation, as well as ecological and social sustainability, are particularly important to us.

IT security is a key success factor in a digital world. In our modern IT environment, you will protect our systems and data. You will work in a dedicated team and actively build our cyber defence.

For our department specialising in network and communication security in Düsseldorf, we are looking for a Cybersecurity Specialist (m/f/d).

• Implement new solutions, such as simulating penetration tests and automating responses to attacks (response processes)

• Plan and implement interfaces to various IT systems

• Manage external security service providers (e.g. vulnerability scans, IDS)

• Analyse security-relevant events and identify threats

• Develop and implement strategies and playbooks for responding to security incidents (incident response)

• Evaluate complex attacks (e.g. APTs) and derive suitable countermeasures

• Develop and enhance use cases, dashboards, and KPIs to improve security processes

• Detect security vulnerabilities and cyberattacks and develop effective countermeasures

• Plan and implement incident response processes

• Analyse and assess security-related events from complex system landscapes

• Manage and handle security incidents (case management)

• Evaluate threats (e.g. APTs) and assess risk

• Integrate and enhance security solutions in the Splunk environment

• Improve the cyber defence system with projects and measures

• Develop use cases, dashboards, KPIs, and playbooks

• Completed degree in computer science or IT security or a similar qualification

• At least 5 years of experience in IT security or extensive knowledge in several key areas (e.g. SIEM, incident response, threat intelligence, forensics, log analysis, scripting)

• Proficient in network protocols and firewalls

• Ideally experienced with Splunk Enterprise / Splunk Enterprise Security as well as white hat hacking and penetration tests

• Knowledge in data analysis, statistics, or machine learning is an advantage

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach

• Show initiative, enjoy teamwork, and communicate well

• Very good German and good English skills

🎯 Versatile, challenging tasks with a lot of personal responsibility

🤝 Supportive team that encourages each other

🏠 Flexible working hours – at home or in the office

📚 Professional and personal development

🚆 Germany Ticket

🚲 Job bike leasing

🌱 Sustainable corporate culture focused on employees

💰 Employer-funded pension scheme

👨‍👩‍👧 High family orientation

💚 Health management

🍽️ Excellent company restaurant

🏆 Recognised as a Top Company by Kununu 2026

If you are interested in this exciting role, we look forward to your application.

🌍🌈 We are open to applications from people of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your meaningful application. 🌈🌍