IT Specialist in Innovation and Knowledge Management | Informatiker:in (m/w/d) im Innovations- und Wissensmanagement
Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves working as an IT Specialist within the Innovation and Knowledge Management department of a federal agency focused on cutting-edge cybersecurity research. The successful candidate will systematically monitor national, European, and international research and technology landscapes, specifically focusing on cybersecurity and related key technologies. Day-to-day tasks include conducting data-driven trend and scenario analyses, strategic foresight projects, and technology impact assessments to identify future-oriented research fields. You will be responsible for developing action plans for initiating groundbreaking cybersecurity projects, preparing tender documents, and managing external service providers. Key requirements include a technical Master's degree (ideally in Computer Science or IT Security), fluent German, and business-fluent English. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to Germany's technological leadership and digital sovereignty within an agile, innovative, and supportive environment in Dresden, with flexible working options and an attractive compensation package.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree (or equivalent university diploma) in Computer Science, Administrative or Business Informatics, IT Security, Information Technology, or comparable technical fields
Experience
- Interest and ideally experience in cybersecurity or related key technologies
- Experience in applied basic research, R&D, or innovation management (desirable)
- Methodological knowledge in Trend and Foresight analysis, Monitoring, Scouting, Scanning, and Strategic Foresight (desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Initial fixed-term contract for 2 years; Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; Must successfully complete a security clearance check (Sicherheitsüberprüfung) as per the Security Clearance Act (SÜG); High level of performance commitment and agility required.
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