Specialist / Administrative Officer, Cyber and IT Security | Sachbearbeitung (m/w/d) mit dem Schwerpunkt „Cyber- und IT-Sicherheit”

Ministerium des Innern und für Sport

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Jan 19, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role within the Ministry of the Interior and Sport, specifically in the Constitutional Protection Department in Mainz, focuses on Cyber and IT Security to safeguard the democratic constitutional order. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting vital consultation and awareness measures for cyber and IT security, maintaining the state's Cyber Security Portal, and actively analyzing and assessing threats from cyber espionage and sabotage. Key tasks also include initiating security processes, ensuring overall IT security, and collaborating with federal and state cybersecurity authorities. This position requires either a Bachelor's degree or vocational training in IT, or extensive relevant professional experience in an IT-dominated environment, coupled with high IT affinity and excellent communication skills. It offers a secure, meaningful, and responsible career path within a committed security authority team, requiring the willingness to undergo a comprehensive security clearance.

Required Skills

Education

Completed Bachelor's degree in IT or a closely related field, OR completed vocational training in IT, OR completed Bachelor's degree/vocational training in other fields with several years of equivalent, relevant professional experience in an IT-dominated work environment.

Experience

  • Professional experience in an IT-dominated work environment (required if educational background is non-IT)
  • Practical experience in Cyber and IT Security (desired)
  • Experience in malware analysis (desired)

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Driver's license Class B; Willingness to undergo an expanded security clearance (Ü 3) with security investigations; Readiness to involve partner/spouse in the security clearance process; No familial ties (self or partner) to states with special security risks (e.g., Iran, Russia, China); Acceptance of travel restrictions following security clearance; Flexibility and readiness to work outside of usual service hours when required.