IT Security Engineer (100%)

To further strengthen our Information Security team, we are looking for a dedicated IT Security Engineer to support our mission of maintaining and enhancing MDPI’s secure infrastructure. In this role, you will play a key part in vulnerability assessment and analysis of our Linux-based systems. The System and Security Engineer position is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in one of our offices in Basel, Belgrade, or Krakow. As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and harden Linux-based systems in line with industry best practices.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing, including identifying and remediating vulnerabilities
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents, escalating and resolving them promptly.
• Maintain and optimize IT and network security systems, including backups, in accordance with service requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure and efficient system implementation.
• Utilize AWS security tools and services effectively.
• Provide Level 2 / 3 support for security-related issues to IT users.

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