IT Security Specialist | Informatiker*in (m/w/d) im Bereich IT-Sicherheit

Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitales und Energie Land SL KdöR

Saarbrücken, Saarland, Deutschland
Published Oct 1, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves safeguarding the IT infrastructure of the Saarland State Administration by serving as an engaged IT Security Specialist within the IT Service Center. Day-to-day responsibilities include the coordination of activities related to CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and SOC (Security Operations Center), analyzing cyberattacks and intrusion attempts on the IT infrastructure, and deriving and coordinating effective countermeasures. The specialist will also be responsible for assessing IT vulnerabilities, consolidating security warnings, and developing and documenting security concepts based on the IT-Grundschutz Compendium. A key focus is the continuous development and coordination of the overall IT security process and incident response. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity and deep technical knowledge of IT system architectures, operating systems, network technologies, and security components like firewalls and threat detection tools. This permanent position offers meaningful work in public service, a family-friendly environment with flexible hours, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT Security, or Cybersecurity

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT system operation and security
  • Experience in technical information security, especially Cyber Threat Intelligence (Desirable)
  • Experience in security processes according to BSI-Grundschutz (Desirable)
  • Experience in creating and updating IT guidelines and concepts (Desirable)

Languages

English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to undergo an expanded security clearance; Must comply with requirements for public sector employment in Saarland, Germany.