Key Facts

Remote From:

Germany

Category: Cybersecurity Consultant

Freelance

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English, German

Hard Skills

Digital Forensics Incident Response Security Analysis Regulatory Compliance Security Software Network Security

Other Skills

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Communication
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Teamwork
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Information Technology, or equivalent
Minimum of 4 years professional experience in IT Security
Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in Digital Forensics and/or Incident Response
Full professional fluency in both German and English

Requirements:

Lead the technical analysis, containment, and eradication of critical IT security incidents
Conduct thorough digital forensic investigations across networks, operating systems, and diverse corporate environments
Utilise specialised security and forensic tools to reconstruct security events and identify root causes
Ensure all incident response activities and documentation align with international standards and compliance regulations

Job description

This is a remote position.

We have a contract role open for an experienced IT Security Consultant specialising in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). In this position, you will take on a key role in identifying, analysing, and mitigating complex security incidents while ensuring compliance with major regulatory frameworks.

Fluent English and German language skills are a requirement for this position. This role offers remote flexibility, but a regular one day a week onsite visit to North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is required.

Position Type: Contract (Freelance)

Allocation: 1.0 FTE

Remuneration: Daily rate available

Location: Remote with a onsite once per week in NRW

Responsibilities

Lead the technical analysis, containment, and eradication of critical IT security incidents.
Conduct thorough digital forensic investigations across networks, operating systems, and diverse corporate environments.
Utilise specialised security and forensic tools to reconstruct security events and identify root causes.
Ensure all incident response activities and documentation align with international standards and compliance regulations.
Participate in a standby/on-call rotation to ensure rapid response to critical security events.

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Information Technology, or an equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working within the IT Security domain.

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on, practical experience specifically in Digital Forensics and/or Incident Response.

Familiarity with relevant security standards and regulatory frameworks (such as GDPR/DSGVO, BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF).

Robust technical knowledge of networks, operating systems, and modern security/forensic tooling.

Full professional fluency in both German and English.

Readiness to participate in essential on-call/standby duties for critical incidents.

Eligible residency in the EU, EEA, UK, or Switzerland.

Benefits

As a freelancer / contractor with us, you will enjoy flexible working hours and the freedom to choose your own projects. Our platform gives you access to exciting projects in various industries and supports you in advancing your career. You'll benefit from competitive pay and a dedicated team to help you with any questions you may have. Work independently and utilise our strong network to achieve your professional goals.