IT Security Specialist (f/m/d) - Red Team

Competencies: [[mfield2]] As one of the leading insurance companies, we know that together we can achieve more. At UNIQA, we are therefore the community for a better life. We use our individual skills to shape a better future together. Tell us about your strengths and apply at UNIQA IT Services GmbH (UITS), the IT service provider of the UNIQA Group, as [[extTitle]] What to expect: Red & Purple Teaming Plan and execute realistic red team scenarios (on-prem & cloud) Identify and document vulnerabilities and attack paths Conduct purple team engagements to validate detection & response Adapt attack techniques based on defense tooling Translate findings into actionable improvements for offensive & defensive capabilities Provide clear reports & briefings for technical and non-technical stakeholders Track findings and support remediation efforts Incident Response Participate in cybersecurity incidents, including on-call duty Support analysis, containment, and recovery Improve playbooks, detection rules, and response workflows Penetration Testing Support Plan and coordinate external penetration tests (scope, schedule, stakeholders) Support internal teams during engagements Enablement & Training Deliver trainings and workshops Share techniques, tradecraft, and lessons learned Mentor colleagues and foster a strong security culture Support international teams and collaborate with broader IT security What we expect: Experience 2–5+ years in offensive security / red teaming / penetration testing (hands-on required) Strong knowledge of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Understanding of defensive security concepts (SIEM/SOC, detection, logging) Technical Skills Solid knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory & enterprise architectures Fundamentals of web, network, and cloud security Ability to clearly communicate risk and produce high-quality documentation Working Style Excellent communication and stakeholder management Collaborative mindset, able to drive alignment and remediation Excellent English skills, good German skills Certifications (e.g., OSCP, CPTS) are an advantage At UNIQA, we embrace diversity and consciously foster different perspectives in our teams and leadership positions. We therefore explicitly welcome applications that enrich our diversity. We are striving to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions as well as in technical areas and particularly welcome applications from women. If you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact the person listed in the advertisement on the right-hand side. You are not sure if you meet our requirements? Apply anyway! UNIQA is looking for candidates with drive, courage to change and enthusiasm! Benefits: [[mfield1]]