Working Student IT Information Security (m/w/d)
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€1,161 – €1,296/mo
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Job description
Carbonfuture posted this role. Below, we break down what it means for a working student in Freiburg: your weekly hours, take-home pay and visa limits. You can also open ChatGPT or Claude with a ready-made prompt to tailor your CV, check your fit, draft a cover letter or prep for the interview.
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Description provided by Carbonfuture
Carbonfuture is building the trust infrastructure needed to scale durable carbon removal, a critical piece for us all to reach net zero. We enable CDR suppliers to bring high-quality projects to market and empower buyers to invest with confidence today. We are laying the foundation for a trustworthy, liquid carbon removal market, unlocking the scale the planet urgently needs.
Your Role and Responsibilities
To strengthen our IT Security team, we are looking for a dedicated working student who is eager to gain practical experience in information security.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the execution of risk analyses and vulnerability assessments
- Contributing to the further development and maintenance of the ISMS (Information Security Management System) in accordance with ISO 27001 / BSI IT-Grundschutz
- Assisting with implementation of our Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems
- Assisting with the creation and updating of security policies and concepts
- Analyzing and evaluating security events and log data (SIEM)
- Assisting with penetration tests and vulnerability scans
- Supporting employee security awareness training
- Researching and compiling information on current threat landscapes and CVEs
Your profile:
- Enrolled student in Computer Science, IT Security, Business Informatics, or a comparable field of study
- Basic knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPN) and operating systems (Windows, macOS)
- Interest in current cybersecurity topics and trends
- Analytical mindset and a structured, meticulous approach to work
- Good command of German language, written and spoken English proficiency is required
- Understanding of common security standards (knowledge of ISO 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz) is a plus
- Initial practical experience (e.g., CTFs, certifications such as CompTIA Security+, personal projects) is a plus
- Ability to occasionally join in-person meetings with Carbonfuture staff in Berlin or Freiburg
- A ground-breaking business with an early foothold in the carbon removal industry and the ability to have a real impact on climate change
- Purpose-driven, ambitious colleagues and a friendly, open and inclusive environment
- Insight into real-world IT security projects and processes within a professional environment
- Flexible working hours that can be easily reconciled with your studies
- The option to work remotely part-time, or visit our hubs in Freiburg and Berlin
- Personal guidance and mentoring from experienced security experts
- Fair compensation (€16–18 per hour, depending on qualifications)
This position is limited to a maximum of 20 hours per week during the academic semester to ensure the maintenance of your student enrollment status. Employment is structured as a student employee relationship subject to social security regulations, in accordance with
- 20 SGB IV.
Working student essentials
What this Tech working student role in Freiburg means for you: the weekly-hours rules, the social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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