Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | Germany | 14xxx Potsdam | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time | Published since: 21.09.2026 on stepstone.de
Information Security Specialist / Information Security Engineer (w_m_d)
The GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Georesearch is one of the world's leading research institutes in the field of geoscience. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest scientific organization in Germany, we devote ourselves to global challenges such as natural hazards, climate change and the sustainable use of natural resources. We combine excellent research with social relevance. Our international community of around 1,200 employees and approx. 500 guests work interdisciplinary and use a unique research infrastructure to investigate the dynamic processes of the Earth system. Our vision is to measure the pulse of Earth to preserve a life-saving planet. ‘ In the Department 5 – Geoinformation is the following place to occupy: Consultant:in Information Security / Information Security Engineer (w_m_d) The GFZ has many years of experience in providing digital services to the international scientific community. The basis for this is an IT based on the requirements of scientific research environments and combines technical infrastructure, safe operation and sustainable service provision. Special competencies exist in the fields of network, identity and access management and IT security. These experiences are to be transferred to other research areas within the framework of the Helmholtz Federated IT Services (HIFIS). Together with the Helmholtz Centres, practical standards and implementation aids are created which strengthen the cyber resilience of federal research IT. We are looking for a person who combines technical understanding and safety governance. The body is assigned to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the GFZ and translates between technical level and information security, both in the GFZ and in the Helmholtz Association. Architectural classification is at the forefront of technology. .
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You develop technical minimum standards and reference architectures with Helmholtz partners and accompany their implementation You evaluate architectures in terms of protection requirements, threats and failure scenarios and conduct architecture tests You evaluate the concern of the GFZ and the Helmholtz Centres by the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), conduct implementation measures and advise software development teams You form the technical bridge to the CISO: You assign technical facts and transfer ISMS requirements to implementable requirements You actively contribute to the management of IT security incidents and IT emergencies at the GFZ and carry out emergency exercises You develop best practices and guidelines and prepare complex safety issues for target groups
Required qualifications: completed scientific university studies (Master or University Diploma) of computer science, IT security or a comparable subject multiannual experience in information security or security architecture, as well as the ability to evaluate IT architectures and to classify technical issues in a manner that is appropriate to the address. Specialist standards in individual technologies are not necessary. Understanding modern IT architectures: data center operation, virtualization, network and cloud infrastructure good knowledge of relevant standards and regulators (BSI IT-Grundschutz, ISO/IEC 2700x, NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act) as well as in IT emergency management according to BSI standard 200‐4 very good communication and consulting skills to technical and non-technical target groups; German C2 and English C1 (GER) in word and writing
Required qualifications: Experience in the knowledge, university or public sector and with federal and open source environments Experience in consulting software development teams for safe development Certifications with architectural and practical reference, such as SABSA, TOGAF, CCSP, CISSP, BSI IT-Grundschutz-Praktiker or ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer Knowledge of BCM, IT emergency planning and restart strategies of central IT components
Passion and potential are important to us! Therefore, if your experience does not match any point of the job description, please apply.
challenging and varied tasks in a dynamic and international research environment most modern equipment of jobs Additional services of the public service Extensive training opportunities a flexible working time and workplace design Support for better reconciliation of work and private life through benefit@work a workshop for children on the research site a workstation in the Albert Einstein Science Park on the Potsdamer Telegrafenberg good access to nearby Potsdam Main Station, both walking and shuttle bus
Start date: next possible Duration: 2 years (with option to implement a determinant procedure within the framework of the deadline) Payment: The place is rated according to TVöD Bund with the pay group 13. The grouping is carried out in accordance with the tariff provisions and the corresponding personal conditions. Working time: full time (currently 39 h/week); The place is basically parttime. Place of work: Potsdam
Location
 | Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung | |
| 14473 Potsdam | ||
| Germany |
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