IT Security Engineer (100%)

MDPI

📍 Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Full-time Other-General Posted February 25, 2026

Job Description

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 ac...