IT Specialist, Cybercrime Intervention Team (EG 13) | Tarifbeschäftigte EG 13: IT-Spezialistinnen/IT-Spezialisten (m/w/d) im Bereich Cybercrime für das In

Polizeipräsidium Köln

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Nov 4, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves joining the newly established "Digital Crime Scenes Intervention Team" within the Cologne Police Cybercrime unit, focusing on high-level IT security incidents. The specialist's primary duties include securing digital data at dynamic crime scenes and complex technical structures, and conducting real-time analysis of digital evidence in mobile high-end labs or remote workspaces. You will be instrumental in professionalizing investigations into severe attacks against critical infrastructure like hospitals, authorities, and corporations, as the initial hours are crucial. A key responsibility is developing new, efficient methods and strategies for combating cybercrime, ensuring all documentation meets scientific and court-admissible standards. This position requires a Master's degree in Informatics or IT Security, high psychological resilience, and a strong commitment to fighting sophisticated digital threats alongside investigators and prosecutors.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in Informatics, IT Security, or a comparable scientific field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in Cybercrime investigation and digital evidence analysis
  • Experience supporting investigation units/commissions in cybercrime
  • Experience developing and evaluating internal training concepts related to cybercrime strategies

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Driver's License Class B or comparable; High commitment and willingness to work outside of usual working hours; Must possess psychological resilience to handle stressful impressions over a long period; Willingness for professional further training; Must provide a German equivalence certificate for foreign educational qualifications (if applicable).