Information Security Officer and Data Protection Coordinator | Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte:n und Datenschutzkoordinator:in (w/m/d)
Magistrat der Stadt Kassel Innere Verwaltung
Job Summary
As the Information Security Officer and Data Protection Coordinator for the City of Kassel's Office for Schools and Education, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the digitalization of local schools. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve steering the information security process, developing emergency preparedness concepts, and serving as the primary contact for data protection issues. You will work within a motivated IT team to implement security standards, conduct audits, and investigate security incidents. A key part of the role includes building and refining the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and conducting awareness training for staff. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a stable, permanent role in the public sector with a strong focus on work-life balance, offering flexible part-time options and mobile working. It provides a unique opportunity to shape the digital infrastructure of an educational environment while benefiting from public service collective agreements and professional development support.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Information Security, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a comparable IT-related field; alternatively, completed vocational training as an IT Specialist (Fachinformatiker) with several years of relevant experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in information security, IT infrastructure, or data protection
- Experience with common security standards such as BSI IT-Grundschutz or ISO/IEC 27000 series
- Experience in network and server technology and security technologies
- Several years of relevant professional experience required if applying with a vocational qualification instead of a degree
- Experience in Linux-based server environments is desirable
Languages
Additional
- The position is located in Kassel, Germany. Candidates must be able to work within the TVöD (Public Service Collective Agreement) framework. The role offers mobile working options and a discounted 'Deutschlandticket' for public transport.