Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist | AS-2026-017 Mitarbeiter/Mitarbeiterin (w/m/d) im Bereich Security Operations Center (SOC)
Bundesverwaltungsamt
Job Summary
This role involves critical work within the Security Operations Center (SOC) for a federal intelligence agency, focusing on protecting national security interests through advanced cyber defense. Day-to-day responsibilities include operating, maintaining, and developing the IT security infrastructure, which involves software development, customizing standard software, and programming system-specific automation tools. A major focus is on Detection Engineering, where you will develop new detection rules tailored to the infrastructure. You will also execute Penetration Tests and Purple Team Assessments, perform Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), including malware analysis and forensic system investigations, and contribute to Threat Hunting and Cyber Threat Intelligence. The position requires a university degree (Bachelor/Dipl. FH) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields. This is an attractive, permanent position offering extensive professional development and the opportunity to work on highly relevant, complex security challenges at the cutting edge of technology.
Required Skills
Education
University Degree (Bachelor/Dipl. FH) in Computer Science, Electrical and Information Technology, Industrial Engineering (with engineering focus), Mathematics, or Physics. Must be completed or expected within the next 12 months.
Experience
- Professional experience in Information Security (desired)
- Professional experience in IT Security Infrastructure operation and development
- Experience with Penetration Testing and Purple Team Assessments (desired)
- Experience with Digital Forensics and Incident Response (desired)
- Experience with Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management (desired)
Languages
Additional
- Must possess German citizenship. Willingness to undergo an extended security clearance check with security investigations (Ü3) based on the Security Clearance Act (SÜG). Willingness to work irregular hours. Must treat application and related materials with strict confidentiality. Deployment at any location within the federal territory is possible within the scope of personnel development.
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