Working Student (f/m/d) - Security Tooling

Location: Berlin, Germany; hybrid working model

Company

hirify.global provides cloud infrastructure, cloud services, hosting, and digitalization solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and enterprises across Europe and North America.

What you will do

• Operate and monitor DefectDojo together with SAST and DAST scanners.
• Rerun failed automated scans, analyze logs, and identify immediate root causes.
• Maintain and test integrations using REST APIs, webhooks, data importers, and ticket synchronization.
• Deploy updates and configuration changes after validation in a dedicated test environment.
• Maintain runbooks, known issues, and tool documentation, escalating recurring issues with diagnostic context.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in an IT-focused degree program for the entire duration of employment.
• Ability to work independently within established runbooks, communicate transparently, ask questions, and document modifications diligently.
• Basic knowledge of Linux environments and container concepts, including the ability to read and interpret log files.
• Fundamental scripting skills in Python or Bash and experience with Git.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and YAML.
• Clear written communication for handovers and status updates.
• Business-fluent German at CEFR C1 level and English are required.

Nice to have

• Initial practical exposure to cybersecurity through university courses, CTF challenges, or private projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with flexible trust-based working hours.
• Dedicated mentor from the Security Engineering team and a safe test environment for experimentation.
• Training and development opportunities, workshops, employee events, and health courses.
• Modern offices with good transport connections, with subsidized canteens and free drinks at some locations.
• Employee discounts for activities and products.