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, we create the conditions for a stable euro and a functioning economy with our daily work. We rely on digital innovation to actively shape the 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) Place of work: Frankfurt am Main Job: Full time/ part time possible, unlimited Job ID: J000000247 Assessment/compensation: Group of charges 13 (depending on experience about € 71,100 to € 95,100) Possibility of continuing an existing civil service (up to A 15) Become part of our team in the Digital Euro area “Wholesale-Central-Bank-Digital-Currency (short: wCBDC)” and work on the future topics of digital finance. Our focus is on the design, development and cross-border coordination of IT security concepts for complex IT systems. We evaluate security risks and new security technologies, define technical and organizational security requirements and accompany their implementation in development, infrastructure and architecture projects. actively shape the financial market infrastructure of the future and bring your expertise into the further development of the digital euro and innovative DLT-based solutions.

Design and responsible the IT security architecture for a wCBDC and develop robust security concepts, strategies and standards for the development and future operation of a highly available, safety-critical financial market infrastructure. Design and architectural solutions are consistently evaluated from safety professionals and take into account information security, resilience, compliance and technological risks. Coordinate security issues across development, infrastructure and specialist areas and ensure consistent integration of security requirements into the overall architecture. Represent the security interests of the Deutsche Bundesbank in the international project environment and, together with the European Central Bank, the designated central banks and other project partners, shape cross-border technical solutions and the further development of the wCBDC security architecture. Take your expertise actively into international working groups and bodies. Creating well-founded decision-making bases for management and strategic taxation, supporting governance issues and ensuring structured preparation of safe work packages in the inter­nal project environment. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and security requirements of the Eurosystem and ensure compliance with security compliance reviews and the assessment and implementation of relevant requirements. Observe and evaluate technological developments in IT security with regard to their possibilities of use for wCBDC and, in particular, introduce other cryptography and distributed-Ledger technologies into the continuous development of security architecture.

Master or equivalent degree in the STEM field At least 2 years of professional experience in the development and evaluation of complex IT security architectures Very good English skills and good German skills In addition, it is desirable: Very good knowledge of IT security architectures and the design and implementation of security measures for complex IT systems Very good knowledge of modern IT infrastructures, networks and operating systems as well as in the fields of application development and system integration Very good knowledge in the field of IT security technologies, authentication and authorization procedures, as well as cryptographic processes and their use in high-critical IT systems, like CISSP/ CISM certificates, is happy to receive practical experience Very good understanding of the interaction of technology, security requirements, risk scenarios and regulatory requirements in the development of complex IT solutions Very good knowledge of the assessment and implementation of regulatory requirements as well as IT governance and compliance requirements, ideally in the context of critical financial market infrastructures or the Eurosystem Distributed-Ledger technologies and modern blockchain architectures Knowledge of the analysis and evaluation of security-relevant aspects of smart contracts Imprinted Analytical and Practical Thought Self-employed and structured work

Compensation & perspectives additional pension provision, future-oriented workplace in the public service with reliable working conditions, permanent employment relationship, international working environment, basic possibility of civil servants, extensive training New Work extensive home office opportunities within Germany (generally up to 60 % of working time), working time: 39 hours/week, 30 days vacation, sliding time with time compensation for work Additional services free Germany ticket as a job ticket, central location, free parking, operational health management, operating restaurant