IT Expert Public Key Infrastructure | 09-010-2026 IT Expert*in Public Key Infrastructure

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Bund

Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland
Published Feb 20, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an IT Expert in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for the German Pension Insurance's shared data center, you will play a critical role in securing digital identities and critical IT infrastructure (KRITIS). Your daily responsibilities include creating and quality-assuring trust center concepts, managing release and configuration processes for trust center systems, and overseeing key rotation procedures. You will act as a project lead, shaping business processes and defining requirements for system changes. Additionally, you will prepare emergency drills, support KRITIS audits, and provide cross-carrier consultancy for trust service users. This role is highly attractive for professionals seeking a stable, public-sector position with significant responsibility in cybersecurity and cryptography. You will contribute directly to the security of Germany's social insurance infrastructure within a flexible working environment that supports both full-time and part-time arrangements.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma, or equivalent) in IT, technical, or scientific fields; or completed vocational training in IT/technical fields combined with several years of professional experience.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in Public Key Infrastructure, cryptographic methods, and electronic certificates
  • Professional experience in creating and quality-assuring technical concepts
  • Experience in release and configuration management for specialized IT systems
  • Experience in consulting and stakeholder management within a technical environment
  • Experience with relevant legal frameworks such as GDPR and eIDAS

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must pass a security clearance check according to § 9 SÜG. Participation in on-call rotation is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Location: Berlin.