IT Security Specialist | Informatikerin/Informatiker (m/w/d) für die IT-Sicherheit

BAV Dienstsitz Aurich

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Deutschland
Published Mar 12, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) is seeking an IT Security Specialist to join their 'Digitalization, Security, and Task Review' unit in either Hamburg or Rostock. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning and implementation of information security activities in accordance with BSI standards 200-1 to 200-4. Your daily tasks will include conducting risk and vulnerability analyses, monitoring the global IT threat landscape, and performing security audits and penetration tests. You will also support the coordination of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and collaborate with the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). This position offers a modern working environment with up to 80% remote work flexibility, a strong focus on work-life balance, and the opportunity to work within a large network of federal authorities. It is a fixed-term two-year contract (TVöD E12) suitable for professionals who have not previously been employed by the Federal Republic of Germany.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma FH, or equivalent) in Computer Science or a comparable field; or recognized equivalent professional experience.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT Security is required
  • 3 years of practical professional experience required for Entgeltgruppe 12 classification
  • Experience in project management and IT service management
  • Experience in performing security audits and vulnerability monitoring
  • No prior employment relationship with the Federal Republic of Germany (due to specific fixed-term contract laws)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Hamburg or Rostock. Fixed-term contract for 2 years. Candidates with foreign degrees must provide an 'anabin' comparability certificate. Must meet German C1 and English B2 proficiency levels (to be tested during interview).