To further strengthen our Information Security team, we are looking for a dedicated IT Security Engineer to support our mission of maintaining and enhancing MDPI’s secure infrastructure. In this role, you will play a key part in vulnerability assessment and analysis of our Linux-based systems. The System and Security Engineer position is a full-time, permanent opportunity based in one of our offices in Basel, Belgrade, or Krakow. As part of our commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment, this role requires working fully on-site.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and harden Linux-based systems in line with industry best practices.
• Conduct security assessments and penetration testing, including identifying and remediating vulnerabilities
• Monitor and respond to security alerts and incidents, escalating and resolving them promptly.
• Maintain and optimize IT and network security systems, including backups, in accordance with service requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure and efficient system implementation.
• Utilize AWS security tools and services effectively.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for security-related issues to IT users.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience (2+ years).
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 services (Entra, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams).
• Understanding of key security principles such as access control, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+) are an asset
• Basic knowledge of security practices related to Microsoft 365 services (ExchangeOnline, SharePoint Online, Teams, etc.).

What we offer

• The opportunity to contribute to the academic/scientific community;
• Flexible working hours;
• Team bond strengthening through team-building events;
• Professional growth opportunities with our global training system;
• Working in a collaborative, diverse, and socially responsible team;
• Company retreat facility;
• Full-coverage insurance for accidents/daily sickness;
• Prime location near Basel train station and city center;
• And more

If you are interested in this position, we look forward to receiving:

• A motivational letter (EN) that briefly describes your motivations for joining MDPI
• A resume (EN) including personal information, past & current education,
• Copy of ID and Diplomas
• If available: reference letters and certificates.

About MDPI

A pioneer in scholarly open access publishing, MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Our mission is to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines. We operate more than 400 diverse, peer-reviewed, open access journals supported by over 66,000 academic editors. We serve scholars from around the world to ensure the latest research is openly and broadly available.

MDPI is headquartered in Switzerland with additional offices in Europe, Asia and North America. We are committed to ensuring that high quality research is made available as quickly as possible. We also support sustainability projects, with sustainability as a key theme in many journals and through the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.

Initiatives

At MDPI, we develop and maintain various platforms in order to better serve the scientific community. Please find here-below a list of our main platforms:

https://www.mdpi.com
https://www.mdpi.com/books/
https://sciprofiles.com
https://sciforum.net
https://www.scilit.net
https://www.preprints.org
https://encyclopedia.pub

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