Head of the Virtualized Network Architectures and Databases Team | BSI-2025-148 - Leitung (w/m/d) des Teams „Virtualisierte Netzarchitekturen und Datenbanken“
Bundesverwaltungsamt
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.
Required Skills
Education
Scientific or technical university degree (Master's/Diplom) or other scientific university degree combined with relevant professional experience
Experience
- At least two years of demonstrable experience in a leading or steering role within IT infrastructure or information security
- Professional experience in conceiving network architectures and/or operational management of IT infrastructures (required if alternate educational background is used)
- Professional experience in fostering a modern leadership culture and motivating teams
- Practical experience in leading discussions and negotiations, including in English
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to undertake occasional, planned business trips; willingness to participate in further training; must be suitable for civil servant status (A 15 BBesO) or equivalent public service pay grade (E 15 TVöD); location is Freital, Germany.
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