IT-Security-Engineer (m/w/d)

About

The work at Polizei Berlin not only ensures more safety in the capital – it also secures individual development perspectives and the certainty of doing something meaningful. We stand for diversity, variety, and opportunities. Security begins with us in IT.

Polizei Berlin, Direktion Zentraler Service Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik, is looking for an IT Security Engineer (m/f/d) (TSB/in Network Security) as soon as possible, on a permanent basis.

Reference Number: 028-26 Salary Group: E11 TV‑L Working Hours: Full-time with 39.4 hours per week (part-time employment may be possible) Location: 12101 Berlin, Platz der Luftbrücke 6

We operate and monitor a variety of IT security components such as firewalls, application-level gateways, web content gateways, e-mail encryption gateways, IDSs, VPNs, switches, routers, e-mail content scanners, and various types of antivirus systems within a 24/7 working time model. We handle everything ourselves, from the technical specification and procurement to configuration, commissioning, and monitoring of a component.

Requirements

You have knowledge:

• In handling TCP/IP networks and complex error analysis
• Of routing mechanisms such as OSPF & BGP, VLANs
• In Linux/Windows
• In programming, e.g., Shell, C, PHP, Perl, Java, JS or VB
• In IT security requirements
• In enterprise antivirus systems

The performance of these tasks involves high responsibility, so you will undergo a security check (SÜ 2) beforehand. To ensure smooth operation, you will participate in paid on-call duty after comprehensive training. From then on, home office is also possible up to two days per week.

Does at least one of these topics spark your interest? Perfect! Then apply to us!

• A completed degree (Bachelor/Diploma [FH]) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or
• A completed degree (Bachelor/Diploma [FH]) in a mathematical, natural science, economic, or technical field, each with a focus on data processing and, if possible, corresponding professional experience, or
• Equivalent skills and experience in the relevant professional fields

If your native language is not German, a recognized certificate for German language skills, at least level C 2, corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), is required. The entire selection process will be conducted in German.

Beyond the formal requirements, you bring:

• Practical experience in implementing IT security requirements (e.g., BSI baseline security catalog, emergency concepts, data protection and data security)
• Experience with firewall systems, DMZs
• Knowledge of Unix systems, installation/configuration and shell, as well as creating shell scripts
• Experience with Wireshark or TCPDUMP

For the performance of the tasks, we expect from you:

• A high sense of responsibility, independence, flexibility, and organizational skills
• The ability for methodical and analytical, innovative, and constructive thinking
• Cooperation and coordination skills
• A strong team spirit
• Good knowledge of the English language, especially technical terminology
• Willingness for flexible working hours, possibly also on weekends and at night, as well as participation in regular on-call duty on weekends, holidays, and normal weekdays for 7 days each (paid working time from Friday to Friday)
• Completion of the extended security check (SÜ2) according to the Security Screening Act – SÜG – (Prerequisite: continuous main residence in the Federal Republic of Germany for the last 5 years)

What We Offer

• An interesting, varied, independent, and challenging role in which you make an important contribution to the functionality of the Polizei Berlin
• The opportunity to be part of...