Research Associate in Information Security within the ''Cross-Cutting and Control Tasks'' Unit (F1-QueSt) (m/f/d)

Scientific/industry staff Information Security (m/d) Job ID: 150/26 in the Unit ''Querschnitts- und Steuerungs Tasks'' (F1-QueSt) Place: Wiesbaden Application deadline: 05.08.2026 Date of entry: next possible Employment: Full time / parttime Fee: E13 TVöD (possibly further compensation possibilities) More information about your expected salary is provided by the BVA cover calculator Employment ratio: limited to 48 months (project activity) provide facts. Ensure democracy. With you. In general, reach great! Our goal: Zensus. Zensus is one of the most important products of the Federal Statistical Office – providing information on how many people live in Germany, how You live and work. The next census will take place in 2031 and will use statistics and administrative data as register-based procedures more than before. With our Cybersecurity and Data Protection team, we are responsible and forward-looking. Become part of our team.

You continuously develop and optimise our information security standards and processes based on new technologies, threats and regulatory changes. In the overall context of the project, you create information security concepts in German (special) language, develop them further and coordinate the technical implementation with the relevant stakeholders. With your experience, you will jointly develop conceptual solutions in the team on basic information security issues. You will also evaluate technical implementation solutions in terms of information security, analyse risks and derive measures from them. In addition, you actively participate in the team's data protection and support colleagues in creating the data protection concept.

Completed scientific higher education (Master/ Diploma Uni./ Magister) of a study of the Department of Economics, the STEM field, the Department of Information Management, Data Science or a study in which relevant specialist knowledge is taught. In addition, Detailed knowledge of the methods and instruments of information security (e.g. ISO 27001, IT-Grundschutz, BSI-Standard 200-4), Basic knowledge of data protection management according to GDPR/EU GDPR, Practical experience in risk analysis, risk assessment and derivation of information security measures is of advantage, Ability to understand documentation and clear communication of complex content as well as initial experience in process modelling, Very good communication skills for advising subproject managers in the fields of expertise and the collection of requirements, Very good knowledge of German. General expectations for the position can be found in the functional description of ''Scientific/ Employee'', e.g. gender competence.

Attractive remuneration Work-life balance Further development Health promotion Special payments / premiums, occupational pensions, Germany job ticket grant Generous flexible work, extensive offers for the reconciliation of work, family and care, 30 days holiday and work-free on 24./31.12. Comprehensive onboarding, over 300 training courses Health management, fitness rooms, business sports, canteen with healthy offers and much more! !