Student Certification Engineer
Location: Aachen, Düsseldorf
Utimaco is an international provider of IT security solutions and cybersecurity technologies with headquarters in Aachen (Germany) and Campbell (USA). For over 40 years, we have been developing innovative solutions for the protection of people, data and communications that meet the highest standards. We are the world's leading manufacturer of hardware security modules and compliance solutions in a wide range of industries such as automotive, banking, telecommunications and many more.
With our global network of partners and customers, we contribute to making digital information and infrastructures secure worldwide. Become part of our team and help us make the digital world more secure - together we are shaping the future of IT security.
Your tasks
As a Student Certification Engineer, you support formal product certifications and accreditations for government use of Utimaco Information Security (IS) data security products. You assist in maintaining the IS data security certification strategy and in preparing site accreditations for new locations, working under the guidance of the certification team.
- Support the identification and analysis of security requirements for governmental data security approvals (Zulassung), such as VS-NfD, EU-Restricted, and NATO Restricted.
- Assist in developing an AI-assisted security approval strategy.
- Contribute to the development of a strategy that helps Utimaco process certifications more efficiently within agreed timeframes, including input on the use of on-site regional presence.
- Help draft approval documents and product requirements for IS products to be approved under VS-NfD, EU-Restricted, and NATO Restricted.
- Work with the certification team on certifying data security products under Common Criteria, FIPS, PCI, and other certification schemes.
- Assist in communication with responsible assessors and certification/Zulassung authorities (e.g., BSI), and coordinate with colleagues from software development and product management.
- Help maintain certification-relevant documentation and keep it up to date.
- Support certification-related product changes.
- Help the team meet commitments and deadlines.
- Support relationships with evaluators, certification/Zulassung or accreditation bodies (e.g., BSI), and external consultants under supervision.
- Assist in creating and maintaining document sets for product certification and accreditation.
- Support the renewal of required site certifications, e.g., PCI PIN, Qualified Manufacturer, and ISO 27001.
Your profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in IT security, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or a related field
- Basic understanding of IT security concepts, such as cryptography, public key infrastructure, and access control
- Interest in security certification or accreditation frameworks (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140, ISO 27001)
- Strong written communication skills in German and English, including the ability to write clear technical documentation
- Good command of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with Confluence is a plus
- Structured, detail-oriented working style with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Team player who asks questions early and shares progress openly
- Availability of at least 15 to 20 hours per week during the semester
We offer
- An open and friendly corporate culture, characterized by constructive and collaborative teamwork.
- Support for your future plans through a company pension scheme (depending on country-specific conditions).
- Early birds and night owls alike can shape their workday thanks to a flexible working model.
- We also support you privately – benefit from special payments or additional vacation days on anniversaries or special occasions.
- Utimaco is growing and embraces diversity! Our global team includes colleagues from 42 nations who speak 45 different languages.
