IT Security and Emergency Management Specialist | Sachbearbeiterin/Sachbearbeiter „operatives IT-Sicherheits- und Notfallmanagement“ (m/w/d)

BAV Dienstsitz Aurich

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 15, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role within the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility (BALM) focuses on managing operational information security and IT emergency preparedness. You will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and monitoring security measures, as well as advising system operations teams on technical safety. Day-to-day activities include monitoring the current security landscape, evaluating threat warnings, closing security gaps, and participating in security audits and penetration tests. You will also play a key role in incident response, coordinating mitigation efforts and ensuring seamless communication with internal stakeholders. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy a mix of conceptual planning and hands-on operational security. The role offers excellent benefits including permanent employment, civil service status opportunities, flexible mobile working (up to 3 days/week), and a structured career path within the German federal administration.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Automation, Business Informatics, or equivalent; or qualification for the higher intermediate non-technical or technical administrative service in Germany.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the IT sector with the ability to adapt to new technical areas
  • Practical experience in infrastructure, network, system, and application security
  • Experience in handling information security incidents
  • Knowledge of information security standards within German federal authorities
  • Experience in analytical and conceptual thinking for security frameworks

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Must be eligible for or possess career qualification for the German federal civil service (gehobener Dienst). Professional certifications such as Auditor, IS-Revisor, or IT-Grundschutz Consultant are highly desirable. Location is based in Cologne with a travel requirement not specified.