Senior Technical Specialist for Information Security | Informatiker (m/w/d)
VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH
Job Summary
As a Senior Technical Specialist for Information Security at VDE in Offenbach am Main, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the secure digital future. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve developing sophisticated testing methods and tools based on international standards and regulatory requirements. You will act as a technical bridge between certification bodies and testing laboratories, evaluating complex results according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and advising clients on conformity assessments. This role is highly collaborative, requiring you to lead international workshops, train colleagues, and participate in technical committees. The position is particularly attractive due to its affiliation with one of Europe's largest technology organizations, offering a strong expert network, a competitive salary under the Hessian metal and electrical industry collective agreement, and a commitment to work-life balance through flexible working hours.
Required Skills
Education
Completed technical university degree or an equivalent qualification with relevant professional experience.
Experience
- Extensive, long-term professional experience in normative, regulatory, and technological environments
- Deep expert knowledge in information security and smart technologies
- Proven experience in the standards and testing environment
- Experience in training, qualifying, and providing technical guidance to international teams
- Experience in committee work and customer consulting
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel for committee work, workshops, and international coordination is required. Location: Offenbach am Main.