Head of IT Security Situation Division | BSI-2025-090 - Fachbereichsleitung „IT-Sicherheitslage” (w/m/d)
Bundesverwaltungsamt
Job Summary
This leadership role involves spearheading the 'IT Security Situation' division within Germany's federal cybersecurity agency. The successful candidate will lead a team responsible for monitoring and analyzing the national IT security landscape, managing incident response, and developing long-term strategic IT security assessments. This position requires a visionary leader to drive the strategic direction and technical evolution of a critical national IT security competence area, orchestrating operational cybersecurity efforts across federal agencies, private sector, and research. It's an opportunity to shape Germany's digital future, requiring strong decision-making in dynamic environments and the ability to build robust national and international networks to enhance digital infrastructure resilience. The role demands proactive risk identification, strategic project leadership, and continuous contribution to the operational cybersecurity architecture.
Required Skills
Education
University degree with a scientific-technical focus
Experience
- Professional experience in leading highly specialized teams
- 3+ years of professional experience in security-critical or crisis-relevant contexts
- Proven responsibility in operational crisis management
- Leadership experience in cybersecurity or related IT security areas
- Experience in collaborating with companies and associations
- Experience in building platforms for collaboration
Languages
Additional
- Consent to an extended security clearance check (SÜG § 9) is required. Foreign educational qualifications must be accompanied by proof of equivalence from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB).
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