0Expert in open source security (m/f/d)
Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik | Germany | 01xxx Freital | Permanent position | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 27.04.2026 on stepstone.de

Expert in open source security (m/f/d)

Branch: Public relations Branch: Public relations


We are the Federal Cybersecurity Authority. Together, we are shaping a secure digital future for Germany with around 1,800 employees. Due to the rapid development of digitalization, our team continues to grow – in addition to our tasks. For this we are looking for dedicated professionals who shape a secure digital world. Expert (w/m/d) for Open Source Security (Release group E 13 TVöD or the comparable grade according to BBesO) indefinitely at the office of Freital We, Unit D 25, actively contribute to the secure digitization of the administration and have a special focus on open source, online elections and modern administrative processes. We develop practical safety requirements and concepts to implement security by design and enable digitization instead of braking it. In doing so, we work preventively, advise early on and bring our expertise to national and European bodies. Our approach is practical. To test our solutions, we also develop Proofs of Concept. This is the basis for trusted, future-oriented IT in the state and society. .

Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer

Head of complex open source and digitization projects. Initiation and control of studies, market analyses and safety assessments and deriving concrete requirements for safe systems. Design and testing of IT security architectures and security concepts. IT security technical advice from decision-makers on the security of open source. Creation of technical guidelines, protection profiles and strategic guidelines. Control and coordination of external IT service providers and technical audit. Representation in national and European working groups. Representation of the topic in the public, for example by lectures and specialist contributions.

A degree (Diplom [Uni]/ Master) of Computer Science (IT‐Safety/ Cyber Security, Technical Informatics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering with a focus on IT systems, Data Science or Computer Science with a focus on software architecture) or business information technology with a focus on IT(‐Safety) or a comparable, relevant field of information technology. knowledge of IT security and security architectures including current threats and safeguards and/or Open source software and their development processes.

First experiences in evaluating or introducing open source solutions would be desirable. Ideally, you will also bring knowledge and understanding of the specific requirements of public administration (e.g. register modernisation), knowledge of safety standards and standards (e.g. basic IT protection), experience in the design and evaluation of complex IT systems and their protection, experience in managing or controlling IT projects with security and/or Experience in the development of IT security concepts, architectures or guidelines.

What is important to us: You like to work strategically and can advance processes structuredly. You have a binding and friendly appearance and a convincing oral and written expressive capacity. In the team you work openly, are criminal and are collaborative and self-initiative in your work. The #TeamBSI benefits from your decision-making and targeted work. Your motivation to learn for life, and thereby continuously develop into your skills, skills and knowledge. You have very good German and good English language skills in word and writing (German at least. C 1). You bring the willingness to participate in training and to take on occasional missions (approximately 4 – 6 missions a year, also multi-day) – taking into account the compatibility of family and profession.

A challenging and varied task with social added value in the design of a secure digital future in Germany. Compatibility of private and professional life through flexible work design, the possibility of mobile work in Germany and part-time work – more information than FAQ. A targeted introduction and good development opportunities through continuing and continuing training offers for personal and professional qualifications. A safe and crisis-proof workplace, the perspective of a beam and a diverse range of health services. A monthly BSI supplement of €200/ 240. Support for transfer costs or payment of separation allowance under certain conditions. A discounted monthly ticket for passenger transport (Job ticket) or alternatively a discounted German ticket. More about us on #TeamBSI and on our social networks

Location

ava Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik
01705  Freital
Germany

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