Job in Germany : Consultant (m / f / d) technical security (penetration tester)

Bundespolizei; La Rioja; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is looking for a skilled consultant in technical security to join their team. This role involves conducting security audits and penetration tests to safeguard critical information systems. You will leverage your expertise to identify vulnerabilities and provide strategic advice on security architecture. With a focus on work-life balance and job security, this position offers flexible working hours, generous vacation days, and opportunities for professional development. If you are passionate about IT security and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Servicios

30 days' vacation

Flexible working hours

Mobile working options

Job bonus for responsible work

Individual training programs

Formación

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• At least 2 years of experience in IT security audits.

Responsabilidades

• Identify vulnerabilities in IT systems and assess their exploitability.
• Conduct independent security audits and penetration tests.

Conocimientos

IT security audits

penetration testing

Windows environments

Linux environments

programming

information security

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science

Diploma in Communications Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Consultant (m / f / d) technical security (penetration tester)

Brief info :

• Working hours : full-time / part-time
• Career tariff : tariff employee comparable to higher service
• Remuneration : Salary from €4,628 gross / month
• Start of employment : at the earliest possible date
• Number of vacancies : 1
• Job ID : 2025-123

Location : 14467 Potsdam

• Time limit : unlimited
• Entry qualifications : Master
• Authority : Federal Police Headquarters

Unit 55 - Information Security Job profile

Are you looking for a meaningful role with social recognition and appreciation of your work? With your expert knowledge, you can help secure the information and communication technology of the Federal Police and support our 54,000 colleagues.

We are seeking a consultant for security audits / penetration testing at the Potsdam location, available immediately.

As a technical security auditor, your responsibilities include identifying technical vulnerabilities in IT systems (from smartphones and complex procedures to operational systems like drones and ships), assessing their exploitability and criticality using proofs of concept, conducting independent IT security audits and penetration tests, advising on security architecture design, and performing source code audits in development areas.

Requirements profile

• Completed university degree (Master / Dipl. univ.) in computer science, communications engineering, or a related field
• Very good technical knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
• Good knowledge of information security topics
• Proficiency in development and programming
• At least two years of professional experience in IT security audits, penetration testing, or IT forensics
• German language skills : business fluent (at least level C1)
• German or EU / EEA citizenship

What we offer

• Long-term job security in the public sector
• Flexible working hours between 06 : 00 and 22 : 00
• Work-life balance benefits : 30 days' vacation, flexitime, holidays on 24 and 31 December, flexible hours, part-time options, and mobile working
• Job bonus of €90.00 to €110.00 for responsible work at a security authority
• Individual training and qualification programs

Notes

Recruitment as a tariff employee, classification per collective agreement TV EntgO Bund in pay group 13. Candidates not meeting the requirements may be placed in a lower pay group. A security check is mandatory due to the sensitive nature of the tasks. Civil servant appointments require specific qualifications, citizenship, and age considerations. We promote inclusion and encourage applications from people with disabilities and women, who will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. We value diversity and welcome applicants regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or origin.

Interested?

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