Engineering

Cybersecurity Assurance Engineer

  • Location

    Münchendorf

  • Sector:

    Engineering, Internet of Things

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    €45 - €80 per hour

  • Contact:

    Georgina Scannell

  • Contact email:

    g.scannell@ioassociates.eu

  • Job ref:

    BBBH169221_1761319918

  • Duration:

    12 Months

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

CYBERSECURITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER

Location: Munich
Contract Length: 12 Months (with possibility of permanent employment)
Rate: Up to €80 per hour

I'm working with a client in Munich who is a key player in the development of advanced railway automation and signalling technologies. As part of their continued growth, they're looking for a Cybersecurity Assurance Engineer to join their team and help safeguard critical transport systems across Germany and beyond.


This is a 12-month contract with the potential for permanent employment, offering a unique opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects in a fast-evolving sector.


What You'll Be Doing:

  • Lead cybersecurity assurance activities for signalling product development and homologation
  • Plan, organise, and document cybersecurity processes across product lifecycles
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g. DIN CLC/TS 50701, IEC 62443, KRITIS VO, Sicherheitsgesetz)
  • Write and manage Cybersecurity Cases and SecAV documentation
  • Coordinate cybersecurity requirements across departments and with external stakeholders
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure cybersecurity compliance
  • Support bid processes with cybersecurity concepts, cost estimates, and subcontracting strategies
  • Act as IT-Security Integrator in line with Sektorleitlinie 2.0
  • Handle cybersecurity deviation management using Common Safety Method (CSM)

Your Profile:

  • Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT security, ideally within railway or safety-critical systems
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g. IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST, CENELEC)
  • Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools (e.g. firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection)
  • Familiarity with system integration and configuration management
  • Experience in risk management and cybersecurity case development
  • Fluent in German (C1) and English (B2)
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar
  • Experience with ETCS or interlocking systems
  • Knowledge of regulatory bodies and certification processes
  • Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead validation activities

Interested?
If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to contribute to the safety and resilience of modern rail transport, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your most up to date CV!