IT Security Expert | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
Job Summary
This role involves shaping the cyber security landscape for future-oriented digitalization fields, specifically focusing on online access to administrative services and online elections within Germany's Federal Cybersecurity Authority (BSI). The expert will be responsible for developing IT security standards, conducting studies, and creating technical guidelines, protection profiles (Common Criteria), and practical recommendations. Day-to-day tasks include designing and advising on IT security architectures, leading IT projects, performing security analyses, and creating Proof of Concepts to demonstrate the feasibility of security requirements. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree in a relevant technical field and possesses practical experience in IT project management, security analysis, web application security, and cryptography. This is an attractive opportunity for professionals who want to strategically drive processes, contribute to national and EU-level security standards, and ensure a secure digital future for Germany.
Required Skills
Education
Completed or near-completion Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Technical Informatics, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT Management, Administrative Informatics, Business Informatics, or a comparable relevant technical field.
Experience
- Practical experience in conducting IT projects
- Initial experience in the conception and development of innovative IT solutions
- Initial experience in associated security analysis, especially in the architecture and securing of web applications
- Experience in Online Elections or Digital Administration (Desirable)
- Practical experience with ISMS (IT-Grundschutz or ISO 27001) (Desirable)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to participate in further training. This is an unlimited contract position located in Freital, Germany.
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