Working Student - IT Security

Company: Carbonfuture
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Berlin or Freiburg)
Employment Type: Student Position

About Carbonfuture:
Carbonfuture is building the trust infrastructure to scale durable carbon removal, essential for reaching net zero. We empower CDR suppliers and enable buyers to invest with confidence, establishing a trustworthy and liquid carbon removal market.

Your Role and Responsibilities:
Join our IT Security team as a dedicated working student to gain practical experience in information security. You will assist in critical security operations and contribute to the development of our security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with risk analyses and vulnerability assessments.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 / BSI IT-Grundschutz.
• Assist with the implementation of Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems.
• Help create and update security policies and concepts.
• Analyze and evaluate security events and log data (SIEM).
• Assist with penetration tests and vulnerability scans.
• Support employee security awareness training.
• Research and compile information on current threat landscapes and CVEs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Enrolled student in Computer Science, IT Security, Business Informatics, or a comparable field.
• Basic knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN) and operating systems (Windows, macOS).
• Interest in current cybersecurity topics and trends.
• Analytical mindset with a structured and meticulous approach.
• Good command of German; written and spoken English proficiency required.
• Understanding of common security standards (ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz) is a plus.
• Initial practical experience (e.g., CTFs, certifications like CompTIA Security+, personal projects) is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally join in-person meetings in Berlin or Freiburg.

What We Offer:

• A groundbreaking business with a significant impact on climate change.
• Purpose-driven, ambitious colleagues in a friendly, open, and inclusive environment.
• Insight into real-world IT security projects and processes.
• Flexible working hours compatible with studies.
• Option to work remotely part-time or visit hubs in Freiburg and Berlin.
• Personal guidance and mentoring from experienced security experts.
• Fair compensation: €16–18 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Legal Information:
This position is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic semester. Employment is structured as a student employee relationship subject to social security regulations.