IT Operations & Security Specialist (m/f/d)

As our IT Operations & Security Specialist, you will take ownership of our internal IT environment and serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding hardware, software, accounts, and access.

You will ensure that our devices, workplace systems and internal applications run reliably and securely. Working closely with HR, you will coordinate IT onboarding and offboarding, manage access rights throughout the employee lifecycle, and help protect company and employee data.

You will have the opportunity to shape our internal IT environment, introduce new tools, and establish processes that support driveblocks as we grow. You will work closely with People & Culture, Finance, Engineering, and management and gradually take on broader responsibility for IT security and compliance.

Beyond day-to-day IT support, you will help us establish scalable security processes, coordinate awareness activities and contribute to our data protection and compliance efforts. This role is ideal for someone with a solid technical foundation who wants to take broad ownership and further develop their expertise in IT operations and security.

The position is initially offered at 35 hours per week, with the option to increase to 40 hours per week in the future.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the first point of contact for employees regarding hardware, software, accounts, workplace technology, and other internal IT topics
• Set up, configure, and maintain laptops, workstations, mobile devices, and office IT equipment
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and software licenses across our internal systems
• Coordinate IT onboarding, internal role changes, and offboarding in close collaboration with HR
• Maintain an accurate inventory of devices, applications, licenses, access rights, and system owners
• Conduct regular access reviews and ensure that permissions follow internal security standards
• Implement and maintain security measures such as multi-factor authentication, device encryption, endpoint protection, updates, and backups
• Organize security-awareness training and phishing-prevention activities
• Support the documentation, coordination, and escalation of IT security incidents
• Support the operational implementation of data protection requirements
• Maintain IT policies, process documentation, and security-related records
• Support customer security questionnaires, audits and the further development of standards such as ISO 27001 or BSI IT-Grundschutz
• Coordinate external IT service providers and support the evaluation and introduction of new tools
• Continuously improve and automate recurring IT processes

You do not need to be an IT security expert from day one. We are looking for someone with a sound technical foundation, first relevant experience and the motivation to take ownership of our internal IT operations.

• You have completed vocational training in IT, such as Fachinformatiker:in für Systemintegration, or hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT, information systems, cybersecurity or a comparable field and have already gained 1-2 years of hands-on experience
• You have gained some relevant professional experience in internal IT, system administration, IT support or IT security
• You have practical experience managing user accounts, permissions, devices, and workplace applications
• You understand fundamental IT security principles and know how to apply them in everyday operations
• You approach technical issues in a structured, pragmatic, and service-oriented way
• You can explain technical topics clearly to colleagues with different levels of IT knowledge
• You work independently and handle access rights, employee information, and other sensitive data responsibly
• You communicate confidently in both German and English
• Most importantly, you are motivated to take ownership, build reliable structures, and grow your expertise with us

Nice to have:

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, MDM, or comparable administration environments
• Familiarity with endpoint management, networks, backups, or identity and access management
• Basic knowledge of GDPR requirements and operational data protection processes
• Experience organizing security-awareness training or phishing simulations
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, TISAX, BSI IT-Grundschutz or other information-security frameworks
• Experience working with external IT providers
• Basic scripting or automation skills

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. What matters most to us is your mindset, your willingness to learn, and your motivation to contribute. driveblocks develops off-road ground autonomy that works under harsh and challenging conditions. We build systems designed for operation in 3D terrain, vegetation, and heavy dust and dirt, where 100% reliability is core to success, even in GNSS-denied environments.

Working with multiple OEM partners across agriculture, construction, and defense, our focus is to deliver value to vehicle operators and solve the tou​​​​ghest challenges when deploying Physical AI in real world applications. Every deployment helps us to gather the operational data required to build the next generation of reliable and safe autonomous driving systems.

From our office in Munich, we operate as a focused, highly ambitious team with deep expertise in autonomy, Physical AI, and embedded software engineering. We move quickly and set high standards. If you want to build autonomy that is deployed, tested, and operated in the field - we’d love to hear from you!

• Ownership of your work – Take responsibility for the full value chain
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Participate in driveblocks’ success via a Virtual Stock Option Plan

• Prepare your CV & additional documents
• Show your unique motivation

We look forward to receiving your application!