IT Security Expert (m/f/d)

  • Bonn

As an IT security expert, you will focus on a specific area, such as common operating systems, active and passive network components, extensive databases, web applications or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. You use your expertise to close security gaps and vulnerabilities. You use complex hardware and software to protect IT systems from internal and external attacks. You actively investigate threats in cyberspace.

Job description

As an IT security expert, you will focus on a specific area, such as common operating systems, active and passive network components, extensive databases, web applications or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. You use your expertise to close security gaps and vulnerabilities. You use complex hardware and software to protect IT systems from internal and external attacks. You actively investigate threats in cyberspace.

What you can expect from us

  • As a prospective officer, you will receive excellent military training and increase your physical fitness through targeted training.
  • You will take on a responsible role in a management position in a national and international environment.
  • You can utilise and develop your potential.
  • You can expect numerous additional qualification opportunities and an attractive remuneration package.

Your tasks include

  • You specialise in an area such as operating systems, network components, web servers, data centre technology, mobile devices or databases.
  • You analyse hardware and software in your area of expertise for security vulnerabilities and document them.
  • You support the testing teams with your technical expertise, e.g. with penetration tests and vulnerability analyses.
  • You will support the Computer Network Operations (CNO) teams on assignments.
  • You support opposing teams in cyber defence exercises.
  • You create contributions to the impact analysis.
  • You develop configuration specifications.
  • You take part in high-quality industry training courses to ensure you are always up to date with the latest technology.
  • You organise training courses for military and civilian users.

What you bring with you

  • You have completed a degree in this field.
  • You are ambitious and highly motivated.
  • You swear to serve Germany faithfully.
  • You are prepared to work nationwide.
  • You may be deployed abroad.
  • You have German citizenship.

About the company

The members of the Bundeswehr - men and women in uniform and in civilian clothes - perform their duties every day and often fulfil dangerous tasks. They always do this on behalf of politics.

The areas of responsibility are wide-ranging. IT specialist, emergency paramedic, tank commander, cook, pilot, lawyer... And what many people don't realise: In addition to military careers, the Bundeswehr offers numerous entry opportunities in the civilian sector.

Have you just finished school? Then get started as an apprentice in one of over 50 training occupations or with a dual study programme!

Have you already completed your training or studies? Then the trainee programme for the middle, upper or higher civil service is the right thing for you to make a career as a civil servant.

You can find more information on your individual career opportunities at bundeswehrkarriere.de or by talking directly to a career counsellor.

Our benefits

  • Promotion opportunities
  • Vocational training
  • Home office
  • Team building
  • Further training