Head of the Virtualized Network Architectures and Databases Team | BSI-2025-148 - Leitung (w/m/d) des Teams „Virtualisierte Netzarchitekturen und Datenbanken“

Job Summary

This is a strategic leadership role within Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), focusing on securing national communication infrastructures. The Head of Team will lead and motivate a highly qualified team responsible for developing security guidelines, standards, and components for virtualized network architectures and database systems. Key responsibilities include driving the adoption of Zero-Trust principles, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), AI, and automation. The role requires an experienced IT leader with strong communication skills to manage strategic development, personnel, and operational oversight of a state-of-the-art laboratory environment used for deep security analysis and developing robust security architectures. This position is crucial for advancing Germany's digital sovereignty and ensuring the security of federal digitization projects.