Engineer for Security System Architecture and Deputy Head of Department | Ingenieurin/Ingenieur sicherheitstechnische Systemarchitektur und stellvertretende Leitung (m/w/d)

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published May 8, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Engineer for Security System Architecture and Deputy Head of Department at the Federal Office of Administration (BVA), you will play a pivotal role in designing, planning, and strategically advancing security infrastructure, including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and hazard management. You will oversee technical operations, ensure quality assurance, and manage risk assessments for both new and existing federal properties. A key aspect of this role is providing professional leadership and coordination for a technical support team, serving as the deputy head of the 'Protection and Security' department to prioritize security measures and streamline workflows. This position is unique because it combines high-level technical engineering responsibilities with significant leadership duties within a federal authority, offering a stable environment with opportunities for professional development and potential civil service status (Beamtenverhältnis).

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor/FH) in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Security Technology, Information Technology, or a comparable field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in the design and architecture of security systems
  • Experience in the conception, planning, or operation of security facilities and systems
  • Experience in the technical assessment, planning, and implementation of complex projects
  • Experience in leading and coordinating technical teams or complex technical processes

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must pass an extended security clearance (Ü3) according to the Federal Security Clearance Act (SÜG). Willingness to travel throughout Germany. Must hold a valid work permit for Germany. If the degree was obtained abroad, proof of equivalence is required.