IT Expert / Computer Scientist / IT Forensic Specialist for the State Office for Combating Financial Crime | IT-Experte (m/w/d) / Informatiker (m/w/d) / IT-Forensiker (m/w/d) bei dem Landesamt zur Bekämpfung d
Landesamt zur Bekämpfung der Finanzkriminalität NRW
Job Summary
The State Office for Combating Financial Crime (LBF NRW) is seeking several IT Experts, Computer Scientists, or IT Forensic Specialists to join its IT Competence Center. This crucial role involves revolutionizing tax investigation using modern technologies like AI and Big Data, focusing heavily on IT forensics in complex investigations, such as CumCum cases. Day-to-day responsibilities include securing digital evidence (from servers to cloud data) according to forensic standards, processing mass data for efficient analysis by investigators, and performing digital trace analysis. The specialist will also maintain and secure the IT infrastructure and specialized hardware used for investigations, manage forensic tools, and potentially work on advanced topics like cryptocurrency analysis and process automation using software robots. Candidates must hold a relevant Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience at a university level) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, possess strong foundational knowledge in IT (networking, programming, databases, Linux/Windows Server), and demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's degree (University of Applied Sciences or equivalent) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Sciences, or a comparable field
Experience
- Professional experience in IT forensics (required if degree is not in a relevant field)
- Experience working at a university degree level (if degree is not present)
- Professional experience in IT (Networking, Programming, Databases, Linux, Windows Server)
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driving license; Willingness to undertake business travel (including overnight stays); Readiness for occasional overtime; Ability to handle conflict and de-escalate situations; Requirement for a security clearance process (implied by working with financial crime data in a protected network).