Cybersecurity Consultant (Critical Infrastructure Health Sector) | Ingenieur (m/w/d)

Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 2, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The Federal Cybersecurity Authority is seeking a dedicated Cybersecurity Consultant to protect Germany's Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS), specifically focusing on the Health sector (clinics, hospitals, labs, and pharmaceutical companies). In this strategic role, you will be responsible for overseeing, supporting, and supervising KRITIS operators to ensure compliance with legal mandates and maintain a high level of digital security. Day-to-day tasks include conducting technical reviews of submitted evidence regarding IT security measures, performing on-site audits, and developing the framework for security assurance. A key function involves assessing and managing IT disruptions and security incidents within the BSI situation center, which includes mandatory on-call duty for several weeks per year in Bonn. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in IT, Engineering, or a related technical field, possesses fundamental knowledge of IT systems, architecture, and security processes, and has several years of professional experience in Information Security Management, Risk Management, or IT Auditing, preferably within the health sector. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute directly to national security and resilience.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in (Business) Informatics, Technical Informatics, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Cybersecurity.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in Information Security Management, Risk Management, or IT Auditing
  • Professional experience, ideally gained in clinics, hospitals, laboratories, or other Critical Infrastructure sectors
  • Experience in IT auditing, requirement development, or harmonization (specifically for corporate IT in the health sector)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract for 5 years. Must be willing to perform on-call duty (Bereitschaftsdienste) in Bonn for several weeks per year.