Information Security Officer | Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte*r

Stiftung Europa-Uni. Viadrina

Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Nov 14, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Europa-Universität Viadrina is seeking an Information Security Officer to manage and enhance the university's information security posture. This critical role involves actively participating in the 'Information Security in the Network' project with Brandenburg universities, and being responsible for the entire lifecycle of the Information Security Management System (ISMS). Day-to-day tasks include designing, implementing, and monitoring security policies, conducting risk analyses and security assessments of the IT infrastructure, and coordinating security audits and certifications. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, possesses professional experience in IT security, and has deep knowledge of relevant standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and BSI IT-Grundschutz. Strong analytical skills, self-reliance, and excellent communication abilities are essential for advising university leadership and collaborating closely with the Data Protection Officer and IT department.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree, Diploma, or Magister in Computer Science, Business Informatics, IT Security, or a related field; Certification as an Information Security Officer or willingness to acquire one

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT security, ideally within a larger organization or public institution
  • Experience in building or further developing an ISMS

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Active participation in the 'Information Security in the Network' project of Brandenburg universities