Data Engineer (Cyber Security) | Data Engineer
Bundesministerium für Inneres
Job Summary
As a Data Engineer within the Austrian Ministry of the Interior, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining national digital security. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve identifying system vulnerabilities, performing malware analysis, and conducting forensic evidence collection. You will be tasked with developing cyber security concepts, coordinating CSIRT services, and conducting technical audits like penetration tests. Beyond technical execution, you will provide guidance to junior team members and communicate complex technical findings to stakeholders. This position is particularly attractive for its high level of responsibility within a government security context, offering a stable, permanent contract with a competitive salary of approximately €5,812.87 gross per month. It combines data analysis with proactive defense, making it a unique opportunity for experts looking to apply engineering skills to national cyber defense and incident response.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (Bachelor or Master) preferably with a focus on IT Security, or High School Diploma (HTL/Matura) with additional professional experience.
Experience
- 7 years of professional experience required for candidates with a high school diploma (HTL/Matura)
- 5 years of professional experience required for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree
- Professional experience in ICT security and 1st/2nd level support
- Practical experience working within a SOC, CSIRT, or CERT environment
- Experience with Blue-Team and Red-Team security tools
- Experience in forensic evidence collection and malware analysis
Languages
Additional
- Austrian citizenship required; Willingness to undergo security vetting according to §§ 55 ff Security Police Act (SPG); Readiness for on-call duty and overtime; Location: Vienna, Austria.
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