Information Security Officer | Informationssicherheitsbeauftragte*r (m/w/d)

BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Cottbus, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Apr 27, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Information Security Officer at this growing technical university, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the institution's digital infrastructure and sensitive research data. Your primary responsibility is to coordinate and advance university-wide information security processes, specifically by building and implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) aligned with ISO/IEC 27001 standards. You will act as a key advisor to university leadership, overseeing governance, compliance, and risk management. Day-to-day, you will lead the IS management team, conduct security audits, manage incident responses, and foster a culture of security awareness across the campus. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker who enjoys complex environments, as you will directly influence the university's future-readiness and digital transformation. You will benefit from a collaborative academic setting that values professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a strong work-life balance in the heart of the Lausitz region.

Required Skills

Education

Completed university degree (Master's, University Diploma, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, IT Management, Information Management, or a related field with a focus on engineering or management systems.

Experience

  • Professional experience in information security and ISMS implementation
  • Professional experience in creating security policies, concepts, and management reports
  • Professional experience in IT project management

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must hold a recognized university degree (Master/Diploma). Position is based in Cottbus, Germany. Application must be submitted as a single PDF document via email by 19.05.2026.