Network Operations Research Scientist | Ingenieur (m/w/d)

Job Summary

In this critical role within the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), you will support operative investigations by expanding services in the field of network operations and computer network exploitation (CNE). Your day-to-day responsibilities include leading research and development projects focused on identifying and dismantling criminal server infrastructures. You will explore and test new methods for locating control servers, evaluate the impact of emerging security software on police surveillance, and design specialized technical tools for data analysis. This position is uniquely attractive as it offers a meaningful career in a high-level federal authority with the opportunity for civil servant status (Verbeamtung). You will be at the forefront of combating cybercrime, working on complex, time-critical measures that directly impact national and international security. The role combines deep technical research with practical operative support, including occasional field deployments and international travel.