IT Systems Infrastructure Engineer | Digital Operation Specialist (w/m/d) „IT- Systems Engineer Infrastruktur“
Bundeskriminalamt
Job Summary
As a Digital Operation Specialist within the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), you will play a critical role in national and international criminal investigations by supporting IT forensics. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve the conception, programming, and administration of large-scale forensic IT systems. You will manage complex Linux and Windows environments, virtualization platforms, and network infrastructures (IPv4/IPv6, VPN, Firewalls). A key part of the role includes developing innovative software and hardware solutions to secure and analyze digital evidence. This position is unique as it combines high-level systems engineering with public safety, offering the opportunity for civil servant status (Verbeamtung). Candidates must be prepared for occasional travel and on-call duties to support police operations. The role requires a high level of responsibility, including handling sensitive data and undergoing a high-level security clearance.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Computer Science or a STEM field with an IT component; or equivalent professional IT training/experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in IT systems engineering and infrastructure administration
- 3 years of professional IT experience required if applying with a vocational IT qualification
- 6 years of professional IT experience required if applying with a non-IT vocational qualification
- Experience in managing complex network components including routing and hardware administration
- Experience in implementing IT security policies and investigating security incidents
Languages
Additional
- Class B driving license required; Must pass an extended security clearance (§ 9 SÜG); Willingness to provide a DNA sample for the internal reference database; Readiness for occasional business travel (5-8 times per year) and on-call duty; Ability to work in an environment with potentially distressing digital content.
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