To strengthen our Digital Forensics & Incident Response team, we are looking for an IT (Cyber) Security Specialist – Incident Responder (m/f/d) We, SySS GmbH, are a vendor-neutral IT security service provider and the leading provider of penetration testing in the DACH region. Since 1998, we have been testing IT systems under realistic attack scenarios and identifying vulnerabilities before they become a problem. Our approximately 170 employees have extensive experience in penetration testing, red teaming, digital forensics, and incident response, and work according to a standardized quality assurance process. Technical consulting, threat intelligence, live hacking, and training round out our offerings. With this range of expertise, we help companies of all sizes and across all industries to thoroughly assess and sustainably strengthen their IT security. We currently employ a team of approximately 175 employees across four locations in Tübingen, Frankfurt am Main, Munich, and Vienna. Your Responsibilities with Us As an Incident Responder, you will independently handle and manage security incidents for our clients. These range from initial breaches to comprehensive threat hunting across the entire network. You will guide the client through crisis management as an Incident Lead Digital forensic investigation of clients, servers, and mobile devices for traces of attacks and tampering; malware analysis and financial fraud Further development and automation of modern DFIR IT infrastructure You stay on top of the latest developments and continuously expand your professional and technical knowledge Your Profile Ideally, at least two years of professional experience in IT security with a focus on Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Broad expertise in traditional IT technologies, experience working with forensic tools (e.g., Autopsy, Volatility, Eric Zimmermann tools) and workflows (imaging, analysis, and documentation), as well as attack detection (Yara, Sigma, SIEM, MITRE ATT&CK) Willingness to travel and participate in on-call duty Professional demeanor and excellent communication skills at all organizational levels, primarily in German but also in English Interest in offensive security We Offer You Opportunities to contribute to the growth of a developing department with the chance to make your own mark Exciting projects with a wide variety of clients Internal and external training opportunities (e.g., SANS) Our informal "you" culture, regular knowledge-sharing sessions, a supportive work environment, an ergonomic workspace, and various company events create a welcoming atmosphere You can further develop your skills and specialize in specific areas Secure an exciting future. Apply to SySS! Work location: Tübingen, Frankfurt am Main, or Munich The first six months of onboarding will take place at our headquarters in Tübingen. Start date: Starting in May Application: Send us your application materials, including a cover letter and transcripts, along with your available start date and salary expectations, to jobs@syss.de. HR Contact: Kathrin Graf Phone: 07071-407856-77 We look forward to receiving your application! The Pentest Experts SySS GmbH Schaffhausenstraße 7772072 Tübingen 49 (0)7071 - 40 78 56-77 jobs@syss.de www.syss.de