IT Specialist in Central Security Infrastructure | IT-Spezialistin/IT-Spezialisten (w/m/d) im Bereich zentrale Sicherheitsinfrastruktur

Job Summary

This critical role involves securing the internal IT landscape for the North Rhine-Westphalia Police Service, focusing specifically on central security infrastructure. Day-to-day responsibilities include the installation, administration, maintenance, and ongoing development of security-relevant systems, particularly Firewall, Proxy, and DNS infrastructures. The specialist will also contribute to the conceptual design and planning of future security requirements, perform qualified technical problem analysis, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems. Key qualifications include a university degree in IT Security or a related field, or relevant professional training combined with significant professional experience. The ideal candidate brings multi-year practical experience with network analysis tools like Wireshark, deep knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP), and familiarity with both Linux and Windows operating systems. This position offers a secure, meaningful job with flexible working arrangements and contributes directly to internal security.