Security Engineer for the HITS IS Team | Security Engineer für das HITS IS-Team

Leibniz-Rechenzentrum der Bayerischen Akademie der Wissenschaften

Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Mar 17, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Security Engineer within the cross-university IT Service for Information Security (HITS-IS) at the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre, you will play a critical role in protecting Bavarian universities. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the independent planning and execution of IT security incident analyses, forensic investigations, and the coordination of reactive services across multiple institutions. You will also lead cross-university workshops and contribute to the continuous development of security services. This role is ideal for those looking to combine professional practice with academic advancement, as it is specifically designed to be compatible with a doctoral project at prestigious institutions like TUM or LMU. The position offers a highly flexible working environment with up to 60% remote work, modern equipment, and the stability of the public service sector (TV-L E13), making it a unique opportunity for both experienced professionals and ambitious researchers.

Required Skills

Education

Excellent university degree in Computer Science (Master's or equivalent) qualifying for a doctoral program at a German university (e.g., TUM, LMU).

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT security and current attack techniques
  • Practical experience in software development and IT operations
  • Experience in handling IT security incidents and conducting forensic analyses
  • Experience in coordinating communication across multiple organizational units
  • Experience in planning and conducting technical workshops

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • The position is initially limited to 24 months with the intention of permanent employment. Candidates must be eligible for doctoral studies at a German university. Location involves Munich and Augsburg with up to 60% mobile work allowed.