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In this role, you will engage in the development and standardization of sovereign identity management, focusing on digital travel documents and secure data exchange in national and EU programs.
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Your role in the team
- Department D 3 “Sovereign Identity Management” deals with strategic, conceptual, and technical issues relating to sovereign identity management and the associated introduction of new EU systems such as EES and ETIAS.
- A current focus is on the digitization of travel documents, particularly European Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) and the Digital Travel Application—the passport on your smartphone.
- Department D 31 “Identity Management and Policy” monitors and shapes European developments in digital identity management from a technical and conceptual perspective, and develops its own solutions and concepts.
- In addition, it coordinates activities relating to European information systems within the BSI and with other authorities, and develops technical guidelines to standardize log data formats for statistical analysis.
- Division D 32 “Inspection Systems for Official Documents” plays a central role in the digital transformation at the Schengen external borders: it develops technical standards, ensures secure and high-performance document inspection components, and puts innovative technologies into practice.
- Whether cryptographic infrastructures, system certification, or digital process design, Department D 32 combines IT expertise with tangible societal impact.
- You will help shape the introduction of DTCs in Germany from a technical and subject-matter perspective and develop concepts for standardizing the requirements, processes, and interfaces of sovereign identity management in national, European, and international contexts.
- You manage and coordinate development and pilot projects in collaboration with national (security) authorities, industry, and research institutions.
- You specify and develop technical requirements, processes, and data exchange formats for government systems in accordance with technical guidelines.
- You standardize and harmonize requirements, core processes, and interfaces for identity management in national, European, and international contexts.
- You represent the BSI’s positions in national and European committees and working groups, and work closely with national and international partner authorities.
Our expectations of you
Education
- A completed degree or one nearing completion (Diploma (university)/Master’s) in computer science, computer engineering, IT security, physics, mathematics, telecommunications, communications or electrical engineering, IT management, public administration or business information systems, or a comparable relevant field with a focus on information technology or engineering.
- Desirable qualifications include relevant experience in technical standardization, harmonization, process analysis and modeling (e.g., using BPMN, UML, or comparable modeling languages), or software development, gained through academic studies, research projects, or professional practice.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of the security mechanisms used in electronic identity cards and passports.
- You think analytically and strategically, understand complex technical relationships, and drive processes forward in a structured, solution-oriented manner.
- You have a confident and friendly manner, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- You communicate confidently and tailor your communication to your audience, and you persuasively represent professional positions to national and international stakeholders.
- As a team member, you are open-minded, receptive to feedback, and contribute to your work collaboratively and proactively.
- The #TeamBSI benefits from your decisive and goal-oriented approach to work.
- Your motivation to learn throughout your life and continuously develop your abilities, skills, and knowledge.
- You have very good German and good to very good English language skills, both spoken and written (German: at least C1, English: at least B2).
- You are willing to participate in professional development and undertake regular, multi-day, planned business trips, while taking into account the compatibility of family and work.
Experience
- In-depth knowledge and ideally some initial hands-on experience in distributed systems architecture and project management.
What we offer
- A challenging and varied role with social impact, helping shape a secure digital future for Germany.
- Work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, the option to work remotely within Germany, and part-time work.
- Structured onboarding and excellent development opportunities through training and continuing education to support your personal and professional growth.
- A secure, crisis-proof job and a diverse range of health and wellness benefits.
- A monthly BSI allowance of €200.
- A discounted monthly public transport pass (job ticket) or, alternatively, a discounted Deutschlandticket.
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About your employer
Als Cyber-Sicherheitsbehörde des Bundes kümmern wir uns darum, dass die Menschen der digitalen Welt vertrauen können. Mit bislang rund 1.000 Beschäftigten gestalten wir Informationssicherheit in der Digitalisierung durch Prävention, Detektion und Reaktion für Staat, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft.
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