Head of IT Security Situational Awareness Department | Wirtschaftsinformatiker (m/w/d)

Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 26, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This leadership role involves spearheading the "IT Security Situational Awareness" department within Germany's federal cybersecurity agency. The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the nation's operational cybersecurity, overseeing the National IT Situational Awareness Center, and coordinating responses to IT security incidents. Day-to-day, the role involves strategic alignment, fostering team development, orchestrating cybersecurity efforts with external partners, and representing the department in high-level national and international forums. This position is ideal for a visionary leader with a strong technical background and proven management experience in critical IT security contexts, offering a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to Germany's digital resilience and future-proofing.

Required Skills

Education

University degree with a natural science-technical focus

Experience

  • Professional management experience leading highly specialized teams
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in security-critical or crisis-relevant contexts
  • Proven responsibility in operational crisis management (ideally)
  • Leadership experience in cybersecurity or related IT security areas

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Location: Bonn, Germany