BWI GmbH | Germany | Deutschland gesamt bundesweit, München, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nürnberg, Ulm, Berlin, Bonn, Leipzig | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 02.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of PKI Platform (m/f/d)
As a primary digitization partner of the Bundeswehr, we provide stable, safe and efficient IT services in Germany and abroad, from basic operations to the field close to the application and thus contribute to the continuous increase in the leadership and operational capacity of the Bundeswehr. With more than 8,000 colleagues, we operate and modernise one of the largest and most complex IT infrastructures in Germany. We are looking for responsible IT specialists who are convinced that the Bundeswehr-IT will further develop in challenging digitalization projects and thus contribute to Germany's security. Together with us, we are concerned about the future digital capability of the Bundeswehr.
from now on and in full time at one of our BWI locations. The Competence Center IT-Security (CCITS) bundles the operational IT information and cyber security competencies with the task of embracing these security services and services cross-sectionally. The CCITS acts as an internal contractor for the development and implementation of security solutions across the entire core value chain and is an operator for the associated security services. The “Encryption Services (PKI)” department is responsible for the cross-average and a variety of services to ensure end-to-end information protection based on cryptographic keys and digital certificates. This includes the services PKI Trust Center Services and End User Services. All components for order processing, production and administration of certificates, the required certification bodies (CA) and the necessary management systems are developed, described, constructed, tested and rolled out technically and processally. In addition, Encryption Services is responsible for the service development and application management of cryptographic key carriers for different application areas. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Total responsibility (end-to-end) for the PKI Platform division and its results incl. Staff management
Development, implementation and management of PKI Trust Center Services and End User Services
Ensuring availability, integrity and confidentiality of digital certificates and cryptographic keys
Continuous development and optimization of PKI
Service development and application management of cryptographic key carriers
Compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements related to the use of digital certificates and cryptographic keys
Information and advice of top management, clients and stakeholders regarding all important assets in the area of responsibility
Ensuring a high level of competence and promoting continuous training of team members
Professional and disciplinary leadership of executives and specialist staff
Creation, implementation/maintenance and continuous maintenance of a roadmap with the most important (technological) developments for responsibility
Successfully completed studies in the field of (economic) computer science, orientation IT security of advantage or alternatively comparable qualification with very high, relevant professional experience in the field of activity
At least 10 years of proven experience and expertise in the field of PKI and digital certificate management, ideally in the public and federal defence environment
Proven successes in the planning, implementation and management of PKI services in a complex business environment
Good leadership skills and experience in managing specialised teams
Professional understanding of cryptographic processes and technologies and their practical application
Ownership of relevant security certificates desirable, e.g. CISSP, CompTIA Security+ or comparable
Analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities to address complex challenges in the PKI sector
Exceptional communicative skills, including the ability to present complex, technical problems at the highest level of the company and the customer
Ability to collaborate with different stakeholders
readiness to continue training and to pursue new developments in the field of PKI and information security.
German and English skills
readiness for national and international missions
Through varied and socially relevant tasks, we ensure the smooth operation of IT and the digitization of the Bundeswehr The goal is for us. For us, an appreciative approach and a great team spirit are elementary The BWI offers a market-oriented remuneration, a secure workplace and a premised and employee-funded occupational pension scheme You start with 30 days of annual holiday with option for individual adjustment Our Benefit app provides you with a monthly balance and tax relief on tickets for the ÖPNV We allow you flexibility to reconcile work and private life, for example through mobile work or trust work time and the long-term construction of a value balance account for e.g. a sabbatical We support your professional and personal training through individual measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning
Location
 | BWI GmbH | |
| 89075 bundesweit, München, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Nürnberg, Ulm, Berlin, Bonn, Leipzig | ||
| Germany |
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