Head of Unit (m/f/d) in Cyber Defense | AWV-2026-012: Referatsleitungen (m/w/d) im Bereich Cyberabwehr

Job Summary

As a Head of Unit in the Cyber Defense division of Germany's domestic intelligence agency (BfV), you will play a critical role in ensuring national security. You will lead a team responsible for identifying cyber attackers, analyzing network data, and producing comprehensive technical reports. Your daily activities involve advising on the defense against potential cyberattacks, monitoring emerging IT trends, and sensitizing external stakeholders to IT security issues. This role requires a high level of technical expertise combined with strong leadership and negotiation skills to represent the agency both nationally and internationally. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of high-level technology and political relevance, providing a secure, long-term career path with the possibility of civil servant status (Verbeamtung).