Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH
🏢 Enterprise (1K+)
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, specializing in BSI-certified encryption, endpoint security, and network protection solutions. Operating under the 'IT Security Made in Germany' philosophy with a strict no-backdoor policy, the company develops government-grade cybersecurity products approved for VS-NfD, EU RESTRICTED, and NATO RESTRICTED classifications. With 500+ employees across Germany, France, and other European locations, it serves government agencies, defense organizations, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises requiring sovereign, auditable security solutions.
Striving for a safer and connected world. Developing trustworthy cybersecurity solutions made in Germany — backdoor-free, security-by-design — to protect organizations and sovereign digital infrastructure.
📍 Offices
Mühldorfstraße 15, 81671 München, Germany (HQ)Am Studio 3, 12489 Berlin, Germany (R&D)Berliner Promenade 12, 66111 Saarbrücken, GermanyEttore-Bugatti-Straße 6, 51149 Köln, GermanyLise-Meitner-Allee 4, 44801 Bochum, GermanyAugustusplatz 9, 04109 Leipzig, Germany (ipoque)Meudon La Forêt, FranceMontpellier, France
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Part of: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG(Wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG)About the Company
Private subsidiary (wholly-owned by Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG)
Stage
€10–50 million (subsidiary); parent group: €3.16 billion
Revenue
📍 HQ: Mühldorfstraße 15, 81671 München, Germany
📈 Leading European provider of government-grade, BSI-certified cybersecurity solutions with 'IT Security Made in Germany' designation
Legal: Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity GmbH · Share Capital: €500,000.00
Reg: HRB 160333 (Amtsgericht München)
Managing Directors: Marian Rachow (CEO, since January 2023)
🤝 Notable Clients
German Federal Government agenciesGerman Bundeswehr (D-LBO program)NATO allied organizationsEU institutionsCritical infrastructure operators (airports, healthcare, finance)
Glassdoor Rating
4.1 / 5.0(883 reviews)· 82% would recommend Tech Stack
C++GoPythonPowerShellBotan (BSI-certified crypto library)TPM 1.2/2.0LinuxWindowsAWSAzureDockerKubernetesJenkinsGitCI/CD PipelinesSIEMSOARDPI (R&S PACE 2)Apple IndigoIPsecLayer 2/3 Encryption
🛠️ Engineering & Work Culture
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Engineering Culture
Security-by-design development within the Networks & Cybersecurity division. BSI-certified development processes, source-code-level government audits, Botan crypto library fork maintained on GitHub. Small, focused engineering teams with strong emphasis on correctness, formal verification, and compliance with CC/EAL certifications. 3 public GitHub repositories including TrustedGRUB2 (195 stars) and Botan fork (34 stars).
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Remote Work Policy
Up to 60% remote work; flexible hours between 6:00–22:00; no mandatory core hours
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Methodology
Agile with security-by-design principles
🎯 Interview Process
Difficulty:Average (2.7/5 on Glassdoor)
Duration:~24 days average (range: 1–90 days); 2–4 rounds
🌈 Diversity & Inclusion
We place great importance on equal opportunities regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Glassdoor D&I rating: 3.8/5. Dedicated 'New Work' initiative covering agile methods, team diversity, and remote leadership.
Benefits
35-hour work week (German Tarifvertrag)30 vacation days per yearFlexible working hours (6:00–22:00, no core hours)Up to 60% remote workVacation bonus and Christmas bonus (13th/14th month payments)Company pension scheme (Betriebliche Altersvorsorge)Corporate benefits and discount programsHealth programs: sports groups, preventive services, health weeksFamily support: childcare assistance, caregiving support, emergency leaveStructured career tracks: specialist, project, and leadership pathsJob ticket, bike leasing, free coffee and water
⭐ Employee Ratings
Environmental Awareness7.6 🏆 Awards
Computing Security Award – New Security Software Solution of the Year (R&S Trusted VPN Client, 2020)Computing Security Award – Security Hardware Product of the Year (R&S SITLine ETH NG, 2021)Computing Security Award – Network Security Solution of the Year (R&S SITLine ETH-XL)Network Computing Award – New Software Product of the Year (R&S Trusted Endpoint Suite, 2020)eco://award 2020 – Security Category (R&S Trusted VPN Client)eGovernment Readers Choice Award 2019 – Silver, Identity & SecurityISG Provider Lens – Rising Star in Network SecurityFOCUS TOP National Employer – 4 consecutive years (parent group)
📊 Business Info
Key PartnershipsBSI (German Federal Office for Information Security)agilimo Consulting (Apple Indigo integration)ElastiFlow (network observability)LANCOM Systems (sister company, network infrastructure)Rohde & Schwarz SIT GmbH (sister company, government crypto)
AcquisitionsSirrix AG (Saarbrücken, 2015) – endpoint security, trusted computingDenyAll (Paris, 2017) – web application firewallipoque GmbH (Leipzig) – deep packet inspection technology
CompetitorsSecunet Security Networksgenua GmbHFortinetPalo Alto NetworksThales CybersecurityCrowdStrike