Freelance Cybersecurity specialist (ZZP)

About the job

The advanced radar and combat management systems developed at Thales are becoming increasingly intelligent and complex. They consist largely of hardware and software components that communicate with each other. The cybersecurity specialist plays a crucial role in minimizing the security risks of our products by applying "security by design" principles.

The application of cybersecurity in product development at Thales differs from regular "IT security." While the fundamental principles and building blocks are largely the same, there are differences. In a product development organization, cybersecurity tasks run parallel to various other engineering activities, such as analyzing customer requirements, defining system requirements and architecture, identifying and specifying hardware and software subsystems, designing infrastructure and software, integrating delivered subsystems, and performing verification at various levels. This means that, as a specialist, you are part of a large, multidisciplinary team that works together to complete the project. As a system engineer, you are familiar with the fundamental principles of system engineering as they are applied in the development of technically complex products.

During the proposal phase, you will analyze customer requirements related to cybersecurity and, through risk and feasibility assessments, define system requirements for the deliverable system. In the early development phase, you will conduct a security risk analysis, identifying the appropriate security controls that will be further developed throughout the project. You will work closely with other project members and, at times, directly with the customer.

Your knowledge and expertise in cybersecurity are well-developed through experience. Alongside other cybersecurity engineers, you stay up to date with industry developments, complement each other’s expertise, and challenge each other to maintain high standards.

About you

We are looking for a new colleague who meets the following must-have requirements:

• A completed university (WO) or applied sciences (HBO) degree in a technical field.

• Experience with system engineering principles and previous work in an engineering organization.

• Several years of experience in specifying cybersecurity solutions.

• Strong analytical and conceptual skills.

• Excellent communication skills, proactive, and comfortable interacting with different people.

• A team player who enjoys working in multidisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency in English and German, both spoken and written.

Additionally, the following qualifications are a plus (nice-to-have):

• A background in defense.

• Familiarity with IT-Grundschutz.

• CISSP certification.

• Experience working in an organization... (text cut off).

Do you find this vacancy interesting and do you think it suits you? Before you apply, we would like to invite you to pay attention to the following points. By taking these into account, you increase your chance of progressing in the selection.

CV and motivation letter: We would like to receive a CV that clearly indicates that you meet the strict requirements of the position and the wishes as best as possible. Make sure that this is also clearly reflected in your motivation letter. Don't forget to add this along with your CV.

Response time is crucial: Although we work with deadlines, the project may close early. We advise you to act quickly so as not to miss your opportunities.