Cyber Security Officer (f/m/d)

European XFEL; Schenefeld; Hybrid; EUR 48.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days paid vacation

Flexible working hours

Work from home options

Relocation benefits

English as company language

Company pension

Zusammenfassung

European XFEL’s Data Department seeks a security-focused professional to help design and implement the organization’s cyber security strategy, policies, and risk management. You will lead assessments, evaluate tools, and drive security training across the workforce, collaborating with IT experts to keep digital assets safe in a fast‑moving international research environment.

This role offers relocation support, flexible work options, and a generous pension plan within Germany's public tariff

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong hands-on IT security, network administration, or incident response.
• Certification such as CISSP or CISM is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and professional German is required.

Aufgaben

• Support development and implementation of the organization's cyber security strategy and policies.
• Assist in risk management and threat response planning.
• Identify, evaluate and implement security tools and technologies.
• Design tests and assessments to highlight weaknesses and risks.
• Promote security awareness through training and programs.
• Collaborate with IT experts to maintain high security across the organization.

Kenntnisse

Cyber security

Risk management

Communication skills

English and German

Ausbildung

Academic degree in IT or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Jobbeschreibung

For our Data Department we are looking for a

• Support the development and implementation of the organization's overarching cyber security strategy and policies
• Support in the risk management of the organisation, identify emerging threats and prepare responses to protect the organization's digital assets
• Identify, evaluate and implement security tools and technologies which fortify the organization's defensive measures against cyberattacks
• Design tests and other technical and organizational assessments to highlight weaknesses and determine risk areas
• Foster a culture of security awareness within European XFEL, by organizing security training sessions, awareness programs, and promoting best practices amongst employees
• Close collaboration with other key stakeholders, groups and IT experts in order to maintain the highest level of security across the organisation

• Proven experience working in a similar role
• Relevant academic degree, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong hands‑on experience in IT security, network administration, or incident response
• Certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), will be an advantage
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across the organization
• Providing legally and technically relevant training
• Fluency in English and professional proficiency in German

Become part of a vibrant international and multi‑cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Work-life balance & flexibility

• A family‑friendly working environment (e.g. additional childcare days)
• Flexible working hours and options to work from home (depending on your role and tasks)
• 30 days of paid vacation, plus December 24th and 31st off (granted by the employer)

Compensation & long‑term security

• Transparent compensation aligned with public service organizations in Germany
• Salary range (monthly before tax): min. 11/1 corresponding to 4.269,64 € - max 13/6 corresponding to 7.025,87 €, the actual level is defined by the individual work experience, here is the link to the current valid tariff table
• Depending on the pay group, we offer an annual special payment of 75-95% of one month’s salary.
• Partially funded public transportation Deutschlandticket
• Generous company pension scheme (6.45% of your monthly salary)

Support from day one

• Extensive relocation benefits to help you settle in smoothly
• English as company language, enabling easy collaboration in our international environment

Learning, wellbeing & community

• Extensive training opportunities, including subsidized English and German language courses
• Subsidized sports membership with access to over 7,000 sport clubs
• Monthly social events and company restaurant with employee discounts
• Free access to a professional mental health support platform