Cybersecurity and Digital Talent Specialist (Open Application) | BSI-2025-116 - Wir suchen Digitale Talente (w/m/d)

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 1, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This is an open call for highly motivated digital and cybersecurity professionals seeking a permanent position at the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in Bonn, Germany. Successful candidates will contribute to shaping a secure digital future across various critical areas, including Operational Cybersecurity, Cryptography, Secure Infrastructures, Digitalization, and Standardization. Day-to-day responsibilities involve applying deep expertise in IT security, participating in complex government projects, and collaborating within specialized teams focused on areas like CERT, Critical Infrastructure Protection, or technology strategy. The role requires a strong academic background in computer science, engineering, or related fields, coupled with a passion for continuous learning and excellent communication skills. This position offers challenging work with high societal value within Germany's central cybersecurity authority.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma (FH) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Administrative Informatics, IT Security, IT Management, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Communications Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. Degrees in Economics or Administrative Sciences are also accepted when combined with relevant IT security experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT security (required for most technical backgrounds)
  • Multi-year, relevant professional experience in IT security (MANDATORY for candidates with Economics or Administrative Sciences degrees)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Consent to and successful completion of an extended security clearance check (SÜG § 9) is mandatory. Willingness to undertake business travel and participate in advanced training is required. For foreign educational qualifications, proof of equivalence (ZAB) is necessary.