Cyber Security Engineer

About The Company

apetito AG is a family-owned company with a long-term perspective and a commitment to taking responsibility. Since 1958, our approximately 5,000 employees have worked toward one shared goal: preparing good food for people of all ages. As a leading provider in the community catering sector and an employer in a systemically important industry, we offer a stable environment where people can contribute their strengths and develop their careers. Our culture is built on collaboration, mutual support, openness and a practical, hands-on approach. At apetito, colleagues work together with respect and a shared sense of purpose.

About The Role

We are seeking a Cyber Security Engineer (m/f/d) to join our team at our Rheine location. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to strengthen and develop apetito’s cyber security, with a particular focus on Microsoft 365 and email security. You will advise business departments on security matters, investigate potential weaknesses, test attack scenarios and help ensure that identified risks are addressed effectively. You will work with an international team that values open communication, shared knowledge and taking initiative. Following your onboarding, you will participate in a rotating weekly on-call schedule.

Qualifications

You have successfully completed vocational training or a degree in computer science, information technology or a related field, or you have an equivalent combination of education and experience. You bring several years of professional experience in IT and, ideally, at least three years of experience in cyber security. You are familiar with IT infrastructure, networking or firewall environments, and experience with Mimecast is an advantage. You can quickly understand complex technical relationships, work independently and proactively, and investigate issues carefully. Clear, reliable documentation is part of your approach. You communicate transparently and focus on practical solutions. Very good written and spoken German and English are required, as the role involves occasional in-person collaboration with colleagues in the UK and elsewhere in the international team.

Responsibilities

You will operate, maintain and enhance apetito’s security solutions, especially those supporting Microsoft 365 and email security, including Mimecast. Using threat intelligence, you will carry out threat hunting and examine security logs, attack methods, risks and vulnerabilities. You will monitor developments in attacker techniques and vulnerability exploitation, collect relevant information, and ensure that security events are thoroughly recorded and analyzed. You will review and improve existing security use cases in response to new or evolving tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs). You will also help test attack scenarios, identify security gaps and coordinate appropriate follow-up.

In addition, you will contribute to projects and security tool implementations, progressively take on greater responsibility, advise business departments, and document your work in a clear and traceable manner.

Benefits

At apetito, you can look forward to long-term development opportunities, an attractive compensation package, a full 13th salary as a Christmas bonus and €2,500 in vacation pay. Additional benefits include capital-forming benefits, supported occupational pension provision and bicycle leasing. We offer 30 vacation days plus one additional day, flexible working hours, and the option to work from home with modern equipment. Our Rheine site has an employee restaurant, with a daily meal subsidy of €2.65. You can also access free health and preventive care programs, a subsidized EGYM Wellpass membership for sport, wellness and mental health, and discounts through our Corporate Benefits program. Further family support includes holiday childcare and assistance with caregiving situations.

Equal Opportunity

apetito AG is committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace where people can contribute their individual strengths. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and evaluate applicants based on their skills, experience and potential.