# System Engineer for IT-Security

Are you interested in IT security? Do you believe that only a deep technical understanding makes it possible to operate data networks securely with the highest performance in a demanding research environment? Do you enjoy working with people to achieve complex goals jointly in a team?

So do we! The Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) operates one of the most powerful supercomputer and quantum computer infrastructures in Europe and makes it available to scientists in Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany and Europe for research purposes.

The Communication Systems and Services division at the JSC is an experienced and dedicated team with a diverse range of tasks. It is responsible for the planning, operation and further development of the data communication networks at the research centre (campus networks, Internet, supercomputer networks) and provides central systems and services for IT security. Through research and development work, the division ensures that these will continue to meet the high demands of a research institution in the future.

### Your Job

In the IT security Team you will work on ensuring and further developing IT security at the research centre. Depending on your qualifications and interests, you will be active in the following areas, among others:

- Operation and further development of the central firewall systems
- CERT: Detection and handling of security incidents, information about vulnerabilities
- Development or improvement of tools to maintain IT security and to automate routine tasks of the IT security team
- Regularly checking the security status of the server and client systems in the FZJ with suitable tools
- Collaboration in the planning, introduction and operation of new services to improve IT security at the FZJ; evaluation of new hardware and software technologies and products
- Supporting the IT security officer of the research centre in his tasks

### Your Profile

- You have successfully completed a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, for example in computer science, (techno-)mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related field
- You have experience and knowledge in IT security and one or more of the above-mentioned task areas
- You are interested in familiarising yourself with new techniques and topics
- You have a structured way of working and the ability to work cooperatively
- You enjoy working with users and partners (in German and English) to develop communication/IT security solutions.
- Ideally, you are familiar with the administration of macOS, Linux or Windows
- At best, you also have knowledge of one or more script languages
- You have a very good command of written and spoken English with extensive vocabulary is required (at least B2 level according to the [CEFR](https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements "https://go.fzj.de/languagerequirements")), ideally supported by a certificate confirming the language level. In addition, your very good German skills round off your profile

Even if you do not fit 100% into this job description, we are looking forward to receiving your application. We want you to fit in with us as a person, not just your skill profile.

### Our Benefits for You

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

- **Campus Experience:** A large research campus in a green setting, offering excellent opportunities for networking with colleagues and for sporting activities alongside work
- **Working environment:** Exciting challenges at one of Europe's largest research centres and interdisciplinary collaboration in an international, committed and collegial team
- **Infrastructure:** You will have access to excellent scientific and technical facilities and the latest technology for your work
- **Work-life-balance:** Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
- **Flexibility:** Flexible working time models, [including options close to full-time](https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time), allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs
- **Vacation:** You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year's)
- **Fair renumeration:** Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 10-11 (Bachelor) or 13 (Master) of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the[BMI website](https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed). The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 69 ff. of the PDF download
- **Additional benefits:** Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
- **Fixed-term:** The position is limited to 2 years
- **Support for international employees:** Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: [https://go.fzj.de/benefits](https://go.fzj.de/benefits)

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: [https://go.fzj.de/equality](https://go.fzj.de/equality) and on specific support options: [https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey](https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey)

**Place of Employment:**Jülich

**Start Date:** To the next possible date

**Working Hours:** 39 hours / week

**Salary:** Pay grade 10-11 (Bachelor) or 13 (Master) of the TVöD-Bund

**Application Deadline:**The position will remain open until successfully filled

[Application Process](https://go.fzj.de/ApplicationInformation) [Contact form](mailto:karriere@fz-juelich.de?subject=Query%20about%202026T-0322%20System%20Engineer%20for%20IT-Security)

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