Cybersecurity Specialist in Civil Aviation | BSI-2026-041 - Sachbearbeiterin / Sachbearbeiter (w/m/d) Cybersicherheit in der zivilen Luftfahrt

Bundesverwaltungsamt

Freital, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published May 19, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Cybersecurity Specialist within the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), you will play a crucial role in enhancing cybersecurity for the civil aviation sector. Your day-to-day activities will involve developing technical guidelines for assessing cybersecurity programs, evaluating threats and protective measures for IT systems, and supporting companies and aviation authorities in implementing and overseeing cybersecurity requirements. You will also be responsible for creating informational materials, such as implementation guides and FAQs, for regulated companies. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's or FH-Diplom in a relevant technical or IT-focused field such as Computer Science, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics, or Electrical Engineering, with some IT experience being desirable. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to Germany's digital future in a vital industry, with a permanent contract and a commitment to professional development.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or FH-Diplom in Computer Science, Technical Computer Science, IT Security, Physics, Mathematics, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT Management, Administrative Informatics, or Business Informatics, or a comparable relevant field with an IT/technical focus.

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT is desirable
  • Experience in developing technical examination guidelines for cybersecurity programs is a plus
  • Experience in supporting companies with cybersecurity requirements is beneficial
  • Experience in handling cybersecurity incidents is advantageous

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • {"Willingness to participate in further training.","Willingness to undertake regular, planned business travel.","Requirement to consent to an extended security screening (Sicherheitsüberprüfung nach § 9 SÜG).","For foreign educational qualifications, proof of equivalence to a German degree is required."}