Expert in Open Source Security | BSI-2026-035 - Expertin/Experte (w/m/d) für Open-Source-Sicherheit

Job Summary

As an Expert in Open Source Security at the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the secure digitalization of German public administration. Your day-to-day work involves leading complex open-source and digitalization projects, conducting market analyses, and performing security assessments to derive concrete requirements for secure systems. You will design and evaluate IT security architectures, advise decision-makers, and represent the BSI in national and European working groups. This role is unique because it offers the opportunity to influence state-level IT strategy while maintaining a practical, hands-on approach through proof-of-concept development. You will work within a collaborative team dedicated to 'Security-by-Design,' ensuring that digital progress is both innovative and resilient. The position requires a strong background in IT security or computer science, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical requirements and strategic policy.