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

Bundespolizei; Zaragoza; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated technical security consultant to enhance the safety of its information and communication technology. This role involves conducting security audits and penetration tests, ensuring the integrity of IT systems, and providing expert advice on security architecture. With a focus on work-life balance and long-term job security, this position offers flexible working hours, generous vacation days, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Servicios

30 days vacation

flexible working hours

mobile working options

job bonus

training and qualification measures

environmental initiatives

Formación

• Master's degree in computer science or related field required.
• At least 2 years of experience in IT security audits or forensics.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

IT security audits

penetration testing

Windows environments

Linux environments

programming

information security

Educación

Master 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 to make the information and communication technology of the Federal Police secure and thus ensure the work of our 54,000 colleagues.

We are seeking a consultant for security audits / penetration testers at the Potsdam location to start as soon as possible.

As a technical security auditor, your responsibilities include identifying technical vulnerabilities in IT systems (ranging from smartphones and complex IT procedures to operational systems such as drones and ships) and assessing their exploitability / criticality using proof of concept. You will independently conduct IT security audits and penetration tests within the Federal Police environment, advise on security architecture design, and perform source code audits in development areas.

Requirements profile

• Completed university degree (Master / Dipl. univ.) in computer science, communications engineering, or a comparable field related to computer science
• 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 tests or IT forensics
• German language skills: business fluent in spoken and written (at least level C1)
• German or EU / EEA citizenship

What we offer

• Long-term predictability with a secure public sector job
• Flexible working hours from 06:00 to 22:00
• Work-life balance with 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
• Environmental and climate protection initiatives, including the DeutschlandJobTicket and partial cost coverage
• Individual training and qualification measures tailored to your needs

Notes

Recruitment is primarily as a tariff employee, classified according to the collective agreement of TV EntgO Bund and personal requirements in pay group 13. If requirements are not met, the employee may be placed in a lower pay group.

Security clearance is mandatory due to the responsible tasks within the Federal Police. After clearance, qualified candidates with relevant degrees may be appointed as civil servants in grade A 13h or higher, depending on eligibility.

Applicants with disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified, with minimal physical aptitude required.

We value diversity and encourage applications from women, older applicants, and individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to inclusive employment regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or origin.

If interested, contact the Federal Police, a certified employer committed to work-life balance and diversity initiatives.