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In this role, you will monitor criminal networks and analyze suspicious infrastructures, implement IT surveillance measures, and configure secure network infrastructures.
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Your role in the team
- Join us as a Data Center Operations Engineer in the Information Technology Monitoring unit of the Operational Support and Investigations Department, and contribute your expertise in monitoring compromised networks and infrastructure.
- Preparation and implementation of information technology surveillance measures, focusing on the analysis and monitoring of compromised infrastructures.
- Analysis of compromised networks and infrastructure.
- Recording network data streams (setup and configuration of hardware and software), as well as analysis and evaluation.
- (Market) monitoring and review of current developments in the area of responsibility, including the development of methods in compliance with applicable regulations and laws.
- Professional exchange and knowledge transfer with experts from your own and other government agencies.
- Design and administration of complex network infrastructures, with a particular focus on security and performance optimization for specialized applications.
- Configuration and operation of Linux servers, switches, and firewalls.
- Configuration and operation of fault-tolerant networks (high availability).
- Consideration of performance aspects (including bandwidth and disk configurations).
- Contribute to significant criminal investigations (including in the areas of serious and organized crime and cybercrime).
- Advising investigators and decision-makers.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed university degree (Diploma of Applied Sciences or Bachelor’s degree) in Computer Science, or a comparable completed university degree in a STEM field with a focus on IT.
- Comparable skills and experience accordingly, but at a minimum, completed vocational training with an IT focus and at least three years of subsequent professional experience in a relevant role (civil servant status is not possible).
- Comparable skills and experience accordingly, but at least completed vocational training followed by a minimum of six years’ professional experience in a relevant occupation (civil servant status is not possible).
Qualifications
- Proficiency with the Linux command line and shell scripting is required.
- You have a good command of English (B1 level); proof of proficiency in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is desirable.
- Good collaboration and a team-oriented approach come naturally to you.
- You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong cognitive and organizational abilities, and are resilient, independent, and flexible in carrying out tasks.
Experience
- You have in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience configuring switches, routers, and firewalls (e.g., appliances, iptables, pf).
- You have knowledge and practical experience working with fiber-optic technology (e.g., LC, MPO/MTP, SR/LR) and common network protocols (e.g., Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, V(X)LAN, GRE).
- Knowledge of IT and network security, as well as experience with relevant tools such as ethtools, traceroute, tcpdump (bpf), and Wireshark, and with Linux server administration, is desirable.
- Ideally, you have experience with autonomous systems and related protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
What we offer
- Willingness to work flexible hours is required for the following reasons: business travel as part of national and international collaboration.
- Planned, occasional travel: up to 3 times per year for an average of 3 days domestically and up to 2 times per year for an average of 3 days internationally.
- Participation in operational assignments (only when away from the regular place of work) can be scheduled occasionally: up to 4 times per year, for an average of 3 days.
- On-call duty: structured on-call rotation system for temporary on-call coverage.
- These framework conditions are dynamic. Changes related to the performance of duties may require adjustments or shifts.
- Consent to undergo an enhanced security screening pursuant to Section 9 of the Security Screening Act (SÜG) is a prerequisite for applying.
- This security screening must not result in a finding that a security risk exists which would preclude the performance of the security-sensitive activity (Section 14 of the Security Clearance Act [SÜG]).
Benefits
Higher take-home pay
Health, fitness & fun
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About your employer
The Federal Criminal Police Office is an important part of Germany's security architecture. With over 6,000 employees working in nine departments, the Federal Criminal Police Office is tasked with keeping the country safe. By working together, we can ensure that everyone in Germany feels safe and secure.
- 250+ Employees
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