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October 29, 2026
IT Vulnerability and Test Manager
Senior • On-site
55,000 - 95,000 EUR/yr
Cologne, Germany
Quick Facts
Role: IT Vulnerability and Test Manager (m/f/d)
Focus: Vulnerability management, security-relevant testing, and prevention/response for IT security incidents
Description
You will build, maintain, and document an institute-wide IT vulnerability management process, including using sfixO. The work includes analyzing, assessing, and prioritizing IT weaknesses with asset owners, coordinating remediation activities, and reporting to ISM. You will also develop and steer a cross-cutting test program—ensuring security-relevant tests are planned, executed, and tracked—while supporting the evolution of the security architecture to minimize risks long term.
Responsibilities
Set up, maintain, and document an institute-wide vulnerability management process including sfixO
Analyze, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities in close collaboration with asset owners
Coordinate remediation measures and report to ISM
Develop and steer the cross-department test program; track task processing in specialist departments
Support and/or take responsibility for security-relevant tests
Contribute to the further development of the security architecture and support preventive measures for long-term risk reduction
Requirements
Completed degree in Business Informatics or Computer Science or comparable qualification
Relevant professional experience in vulnerability management
Experience designing and executing tests
Sound knowledge of information security and risk management standards such as ISO 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz
Confident appearance, strong communication skills, and very good conceptual and analytical thinking
Benefits
Flexible working hours with time tracking and flextime
Mobile work options
32 vacation days, with possibility of additional leave days
Compensation up to 14 monthly salaries according to TVöD
Capital-forming benefits, company pension plan, health management
Training and development opportunities
Job ticket / Deutschlandticket options, Bike-Leasing
Employee events and discounts
Support for equal opportunities, diversity, and potential development (part-time, job sharing, and individual adjustments possible)
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