Research Associate for Information Security | Wissenschaftliche/-r Mitarbeiter/-in für Informationssicherheit (w/m/d) im Referat Querschnitts- ...

Job Summary

This role is situated within the Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt) and focuses on the 2031 Census, a critical project for German democracy. As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for the continuous development and optimization of information security standards and processes in response to emerging technologies and regulatory shifts. Day-to-day activities include creating and coordinating information security concepts, performing risk assessments, and deriving technical mitigation measures. You will also collaborate closely with the data protection team to support privacy concepts. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on a large-scale national project with a high degree of technical complexity. The role is attractive due to its competitive public service benefits, including an IT allowance of up to €1,500 per month, flexible working arrangements, and extensive professional development opportunities within a 48-month fixed-term contract.