The IT Security Specialist - Vulnerability Management at DB Schenker will be primarily responsible for the daily management and support of the organizations vulnerability management program. This role involves identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities to protect the company’s IT infrastructure. The specialist will also contribute to IT security risk management and enhance end-user awareness through targeted campaigns and training.

Your responsibilities

• Support the vulnerability management service, including the identification, assessment, and prioritization of vulnerabilities across DB Schenker’s IT environment.
• Manage and maintain the Vulnerability Management Platform (e.g., Rapid7), ensuring it is configured and optimized to detect and address security vulnerabilities effectively.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Monitor and report on vulnerability status and remediation efforts for stakeholders.
• Conduct regular vulnerability scans and assessments, ensuring that the latest threats are identified and mitigated.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest security vulnerabilities, industry best practices, and emerging threats.
• Support the IT security risk management program, integrating vulnerability data into overall risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain knowledge base articles for the Service Desk, ensuring that vulnerability management processes are clearly documented and can be consistently followed.
• Assist in end-user awareness programs, particularly those related to vulnerabilities and best practices for maintaining security.

Our requirements

• Strong team player with excellent collaboration skills.Proactive and solution-oriented with a keen eye for identifying and resolving security issues.
• Self-organized and capable of managing multiple tasks effectively, with a focus on prioritizing vulnerability remediation efforts.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to document and convey complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Experience working in multinational environments, understanding the complexities of global operations.
• Solid understanding of vulnerability management tools (e.g., Rapid7) and basic programming skills for scripting and automation.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role.