Location: Germany

Job Type: Contract – 6 M and Extendable

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Cyber Security Expert to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with advanced proficiency in PEN Testing (penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits). Fluency in German is a must, as the role requires collaboration with German-speaking clients and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct advanced penetration testing (PEN testing) and vulnerability assessments across networks, systems, and applications.

Identify and mitigate security risks in client infrastructures by applying robust security solutions and proactive testing.

Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to design, implement, and optimize security strategies tailored to business needs.

Perform regular security audits, compliance assessments, and create detailed reports on findings and recommendations.

Analyze security incidents, investigate breaches, and develop preventive measures to strengthen defenses.

Stay up to date with emerging cybersecurity threats, tools, and technologies, and incorporate this knowledge into proactive security measures.

Provide guidance and training to internal teams and clients on best security practices and emerging threats.

Ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, and other relevant industry standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

8+ years of professional experience in the cybersecurity field, with expertise in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.

Strong experience with PEN testing tools and methodologies (e.g., Metasploit, Burp Suite, Nessus, Wireshark).

Proficient in various programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for scripting security testing tools.

In-depth knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and encryption technologies.

Familiarity with security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.

Strong experience with GDPR and data protection compliance.

Fluency in German (B1) is a must.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to security challenges.

Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CEH, CISSP, OSCP) are a plus.

Position: Technical Product Owner / Technical Program Manager
Location: [Insert Location]
Experience Required: 10–15 years
Industry: IT Consulting, SaaS, Government Tech Solutions, Enterprise Applications

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Product Owner / Technical Program Manager with strong expertise in leading cross-functional teams, managing full product lifecycles, and delivering large-scale digital transformation projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working across enterprise, government, and SaaS domains, with hands-on knowledge of Agile methodologies, technical architecture, and emerging technologies such as GenAI, Blockchain, and IoT.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and manage product roadmaps, sprint cycles, and release plans in alignment with business goals.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories.
• Lead Agile ceremonies (backlog grooming, sprint planning, demos, retrospectives) for distributed teams.
• Oversee architecture design, API integration, CI/CD pipeline setup, and production stability.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale applications and SaaS products (>$10M value).
• Drive stakeholder engagement with government bodies, enterprise clients, and global teams.
• Coordinate cross-platform development (Web, Mobile, Blockchain, IoT) ensuring high scalability and security.
• Implement robust QA strategies including automation (Selenium, Appium, Jest) and manual UAT.
• Monitor project performance, mitigate risks, and report progress to executive stakeholders.
• Champion innovation by leveraging Generative AI, Blockchain, Video Analytics, and IoT solutions.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Product & Program Management: Product Lifecycle Management, Road-mapping, Release Management.
• Agile Frameworks: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Sprint planning, backlog grooming.
• Technical Stack:
• Backend: Java (Spring Boot), Python (Flask), Node.js
• Frontend: Angular, React, TypeScript
• Mobile: Kotlin, Swift, React Native
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle
• Emerging Tech: Blockchain (Hyperledger Fabric), IoT, GenAI, Video Analytics.
• DevOps & QA: CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions), Selenium, Appium, Jest, JUnit, PyTest.
• Collaboration & Reporting Tools: Jira, Confluence, Miro, MS Teams, Power BI, Excel Macros.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Technology (Engineering/IT or equivalent).
• Master’s in International Human Resource Management – Rome Business School.
• Doctorate in Business Management (in progress – Swiss School of Business & Management).
• Industry certifications: CSM, Product Owner, Google Project Management, GenAI in Business, Prompt Engineering.

Preferred Experience

• Delivered SaaS, GovTech, and enterprise applications handling large user bases.
• Managed multimillion-dollar accounts and global delivery operations.
• Strong client-facing skills with governments, banks, and large enterprises.
• Publications and thought leadership in areas of cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation.

Location: Germany

Job Type: 6-Month Contract (Extendable)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our team for a 6-month contract with the possibility of extension. As a senior member of the DevOps team, you will be responsible for automating and streamlining our software development and deployment pipelines, ensuring continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD), and supporting cloud infrastructure management. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and IT teams to maintain efficient, reliable, and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes.

Collaborate with development, QA, and IT teams to define infrastructure and automation requirements.

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure, primarily on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, for performance, scalability, and security.

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.

Monitor system performance, health, and security, and troubleshoot issues across multiple environments.

Implement and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Splunk).

Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and backup processes for cloud infrastructure and applications.

Optimize application deployments for efficiency and cost-effectiveness using containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Manage version control systems (e.g., Git) and repository management solutions.

Enhance security protocols in CI/CD pipelines, including code scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance.

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and participate in code reviews.

Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for production systems.

Stay up to date with industry trends and technologies, incorporating best practices into our processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

10+ years of professional experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a related field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering).

Strong expertise in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.

Advanced knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and services like compute, storage, networking, and databases.

Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, or Puppet.

Strong experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

Proficiency in scripting and automation with languages like Bash, Python, Ruby, or Go.

Experience managing version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.) and familiarity with GitOps practices.

Expertise in monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, ELK Stack, Splunk).

Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems administration and configuration management.

Experience with networking protocols and working in distributed systems and cloud-native environments.

Security-first mindset, ensuring that security practices are incorporated throughout the development lifecycle (DevSecOps).

Solid understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Kubernetes (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)).

Experience with serverless architecture and related tools.

Familiarity with database administration and NoSQL databases.

Previous experience with microservices architecture and the deployment of large-scale systems.

Contribution to open-source DevOps tools and communities is a plus.