Research Assistant Cyber Security and Computer Networks

TH Köln is one of the most innovative universities for applied sciences. She is a member of the University Alliance UAS 7. We offer 21,500 students as well as 1,000 researchers from Germany and abroad an inspiring learning, research and work environment in the engineering, humanities, social and natural sciences. TH Köln creates social innovation – with this requirement we meet the challenges of society. Our interdisciplinary thinking and action, our regional, national and international activities make us an estimated cooperation partner in many areas.

Scientific assistant*in cybersecurity and computer networks Instrumentation next possible | unlimited | Full-time or part-time | Faculty of Information, Media and Electrical Engineering | Campus Deutz Ensuring laboratory operation and IT security for teaching/research networks and systems Development, installation, operation and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure Supporting student projects and graduates as well as further support in teaching and conducting studies of the local Cisco Academy Support of internships and optional independent teaching (up to 4 SWS) in the field of computer networks, cyber security or cloud systems, in Bachelor (and, depending on your own qualification, also Master) programs Depending on the existence of personal qualification, participation in further education on security engineer Teaching and research administration, focusing on financial planning, controlling, personal controlling and purchasing

University degree (master level) in computer science or related fields related to IT; alternatively university degree (bachelor level) in the mentioned fields of activity, with professional experience in the relevant field, preferably at the interface to IT infrastructure or IT security Knowledge of the planning and operation of IP networks, virtualization and containerization, cyber security and security of IT infrastructures Experience in software and IT projects, automation of IT infrastructures (e.g. Ansible, Kubernetes) and required programming experience (e.g. Python) Routinized handling of Linux and Windows operating systems as well as the MS Office suite Very good German and good English skills Self-employed and at the same time team-oriented Embossed strength in communication and organization Interest in further education, in particular in cyber security

Remuneration according to the personal condition up to the EC 13 TV-L Possibility to complete trainings recognised in the context of working time, including in the field of IT security Option to conduct own research and/or actively participate in research projects Flexible working hours and option for mobile work by individual arrangement Family-friendly working conditions and environment Versatile continuing and continuing training for your individual professional and personal development Insights into interdisciplinary research relationships and the possibility of further scientific development Opportunities for participation in higher education and health promotion programmes Good access to public transport Participation in the additional pension provision of the Federal and Länder pension fund (VBL) Special payment by TV-L 30 days holiday at a 5-day week JOBV1_EN