IT Administrator with focus on Firewalls | IT-Administrator Schwerpunkt Firewall (m/w/d)

Agentur für Innovation in der Cybersicherheit GmbH

Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As an IT Administrator at the Cybersecurity Innovation Agency (Cyberagentur), you will play a vital role in securing Germany's digital sovereignty. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve managing a secure internal infrastructure, with a specific focus on operating and maintaining PAP firewall clusters. You will handle structured problem analysis, troubleshooting, and the configuration of central communication systems. Beyond high-level security tasks, you will provide first-level user support, manage hardware installations, and contribute to the conception of open-source projects. This role is ideal for technical professionals who value a high-security environment and enjoy working with cutting-edge cybersecurity research projects. The position offers a high degree of autonomy, a collaborative team atmosphere, and the unique opportunity to work for a federal innovation agency. Attractive benefits include flexible working hours with up to 60% remote work options and a competitive salary package based on public service standards.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma, or equivalent) in an IT-related field, or completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) with several years of relevant experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT administration and technical system management
  • Experience in the operation and configuration of firewall clusters
  • Proven experience with data center infrastructure
  • Several years of professional experience required if applying with a vocational qualification (Fachinformatiker)
  • Experience in managing and conceptualizing open-source projects

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must be willing to undergo a security clearance check according to the Security Check Act (SÜG), which may also involve your partner. Initial contract is fixed-term for two years. Location: Halle (Saale). Work permit for Germany required.