Description

About the job Project Manager Network Security & IT Infrastructure Services (DevSecOps)

NAXCON GmbH, located in the heart of Freiburg, is at the forefront of the German IT and engineering industry.

Our experts have extensive knowledge in software and hardware development, state-of-the-art electronics, and future-oriented technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

We are not only dedicated to project work for our customers, but also intensively pursue in-house innovation projects as well as research & development. Renowned companies from a wide range of German industries place their trust in us - demonstrating the outstanding expertise and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Project Manager Network Security & IT Infrastructure Services (DevSecOps)

Location: Munich, Germany

Type: Full-time/80% Remote

Project Manager Network Security & IT Infrastructure Services (DevSecOps)

Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a 12 personmultidisciplinary team delivering network security and IT infrastructure services in a high-availability on-premises data center. The role ensures the design, provisioning, operation, maintenance, and compliance-driven documentation of critical IT services, all implemented according to a DevSecOps approach with a strong focus on automation and security.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Planning

• Define project scope, milestones, budgets, and risk management strategies.
• Coordinate schedules and allocate resources to meet high-availability and security requirements.

Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of 12 engineers and specialists in network security and IT infrastructure.
• Promote a DevSecOps culture emphasizing automation, continuous integration, and shared responsibility for security.

Service Design & Operations

• Oversee the conception, provisioning, and operation of IT services across segmented network environments.
• Ensure a high degree of automation to guarantee continuous service availability.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain detailed, audit-ready documentation to meet regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary interface with senior management and external partners, providing clear progress reports, risk analyses, and improvement plans.

Essential Technical Awareness

While primarily a leadership position, the Project Manager must understand the core technologies to manage and guide the team effectively:

Network Security & Infrastructure

• Web Proxies: Squid, F5
• Load Balancers: Kemp, F5, HAProxy
• Reverse Proxies: NGINX, Apache, F5
• Firewalls: nftables, pf, ipfw, iptables, Genua, pfSense, OPNsense, Check Point, Fortinet
• E-mail Services: Postfix, MS Exchange, Sendmail, Dovecot, Cyrus
• IDS/IPS: Suricata, Snort
• VPN: WireGuard, Sophos, OpenVPN
• Core Services: NTP, DNS, DHCP, PKI, IPv4/IPv6
• Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Icinga2, Checkmk, ELK Stack, Grafana
• Vulnerability Scanners: OpenVAS, OWASP tools, Greenbone
• Routing: Quagga
• DCIM & IPAM: NetBox

Desirable Expertise

• SIEM: Splunk, QRadar, ElasticSearch-SIEM
• Identity & Access Management: Red Hat IDM, FreeIPA

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in network security, IT infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Proven track record with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• Solid knowledge of ITIL or equivalent service management frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional language skills are a plus.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities to manage a diverse technical team.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk management skills in mission-critical environments.
• Ability to create clear, compliance-ready documentation and deliver concise reports to stakeholders.

What we offer:

Join a cosmopolitan and internationally mixed team: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and cultures to contribute their unique perspectives and talents to our team.Polish your German language skills: If you are looking to improve your German language skills, we offer a supportive environment where you can practice and develop your language abilities: whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker.Benefit from a fixed contact person from the company: We understand the importance of having a reliable point of contact within the company. That's why we assign a dedicated contact person who will provide guidance and support throughout your employment with us.Professional growth and development: With us, our engineers can immerse themselves in new industries or projects after just 1-2 years and actively transfer knowledge.Enjoy regular team events with the company: We believe in the power of team building and fostering positive relationships within the workplace. That's why we organize regular team events to promote collaboration and strengthen our team bonds.Competitive compensation package: At NAXCON, we believe that our engineers are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package that includes a salary commensurate with experience and expertise.