IT Security Architect – Wholesale Digital Euro (m/f/d)

The Deutsche Bundesbank is a special bank: As an integral part of the European System of Central Banks, our day-to-day work creates the conditions for a stable euro and a functioning economy. In doing so, we rely on digital innovation to stimulate the shape future of money. In a strong team of reliable and responsible people, you can lead the euro into the digital age! IT Security Architect – Wholesale Digital Euro (m/w/d) Location: London Employment rate: Full-time/ part-time possible Employment duration: Permanent Job ID: J000000280 Evaluation/Remuneration: Pay grade 13 (approximately €71,100 to €95,100 depending on on experience), option to retain existing civil servant status (up to A 15) Join our Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (wCBDC) team in the Directorate General Digital Euro and help shape the future of digital finance. Our focus is on the design, development and overarching coordination of IT security concepts for complex IT systems. We assess security risks and new security technologies, define technical and organizational security requirements and support their implementation in development, infrastructure and architecture projects. Actively shape the financial market infrastructure of the future and use your expertise to help develop the digital euro and innovative DLT-based solutions.

Designing and managing the IT security architecture for a wCBDC and developing robust security concepts, strategies and standards for the development and future operation of highly available, security-critical financial market infrastructure. Consistently assessing architecture and design decisions from a security perspective, taking into account information security, resilience, compliance, and technical risks. Coordinating security-related issues across development, infrastructure and business units and ensuring consistent integration of security requirements into the overall architecture. Representing the Deutsche Bundesbank's security interests within the international project and – adjacent the European Central Bank, participating central banks and other project partners – making overarching technical decisions and shaping the further development of the wCBDC security architecture. Actively contributing your expertise to international working groups and bodies. Developing a sound foundation for decision-making in general and strategic management, supporting governance and ensuring the structured preparation of security-relevant work packages as part of the international project. Ensuring compliance with the Eurosystem's regulatory and security requirements and bearing the responsibility for security reviews and the assessment and implementation of relevant requirements. Observing and assessing technological developments in the area of IT security in terms of their potential applications for wCBDC and, in particular, bringing modern cryptography and distributed ledger technologies into the ongoing development of the security architecture.

Master's degree or equivalent degree in a STEM subject At least 2 years of professional experience in the development and evaluation of complex IT security architectures Very good command of English and good command of German In addition, we would welcome: Very strong knowledge of IT security architectures as well as the design and implementation of security measures for complex IT systems Very strong knowledge of modern IT infrastructure, networks and operating systems as well as in the areas of application development and system integration Very strong knowledge in the area of IT security technologies, authentication and procedures and cryptographic procedures and their use in highly critical IT systems, supported by CISSP/CISM certificates, supported by practical experience A very good understanding of the interplay between technology, security requirements, risk scenarios and regulatory requirements when developing complex IT solutions Very good knowledge of the assessment and implementation of regulatory as requirements well as IT governance and compliance requirements, ideally in the context of critical market infrastructure or the Eurosystem Knowledge of distributed ledger technology and modern blockchain architectures Knowledge related aspects of smart contracts Strong analytical and conceptual thinking Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

Remuneration & Perspectives additional pension provision, future-oriented job in the public sector with reliable working conditions, permanent employment contract, international working environment, fundamental possibility of becoming a civil servant, extensive range of further training opportunities New Work extensive home opportunities within Germany (generally up to 60% of working hours), working hours: 39 hours/ week, 30 days of vacation, flexitime with time off in lieu for overtime Additional services free Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, central location, free parking spaces, company health management, company restaurant