Senior IT-Security Consultant / BSI IT-Grundschutz - Security Coordination IT Operations

Project overview

Senior IT-Security Consultant / BSI IT-Grundschutz – Information Security in IT Operations

Role: Senior Consultant Information Security / Security Officer Operations (SVB)

Project Environment: Public Sector

For a long-term project in the public sector, we are looking for an experienced IT-Security Consultant with in-depth knowledge of BSI IT-Grundschutz and a good understanding of operational IT infrastructures.

The focus is on the technical coordination of information security within several IT operations areas (1st Line of Defense). The role combines information security management, IT risk management, and the practical implementation of security requirements in a complex IT organization.

We are looking for a communicative personality who understands technical and organizational contexts, coordinates security measures across departments, and supports their implementation.

Responsibilities

Mandatory Requirements

Optional Requirements

Interested?

We look forward to receiving a comprehensive profile with details on availability, hourly rate (remote / on-site Ruhr area), and relevant project references and certifications.

• Coordination and support of the implementation of information security requirements in several IT operations areas (1st Line of Defense)
• Support in the application and implementation of BSI IT-Grundschutz, especially standard security (Level 2) and for increased protection needs (Level 3)
• Coordination of security measures for the basic IT infrastructure, especially in the context of security and authorization concepts
• Coordination of security measures with IT operations, infrastructure, data center, development, and other specialist departments
• Support of ISMS processes as well as identification, assessment, and tracking of information security risks
• Participation in relevant committees, projects, and coordination formats
• Tracking of implementation status as well as documentation and communication of security-relevant measures
• Several years of in-depth professional experience in information security / IT security, ideally in a coordinating or responsible role
• In-depth knowledge of BSI IT-Grundschutz, especially standard security (Level 2) and security for increased protection needs (Level 3).
• Relevant certification in BSI IT-Grundschutz
• Experience with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), IT risk management, and the implementation of organizational security requirements
• Good technical understanding of IT operations environments, especially server, network, and data center infrastructures
• Experience in cross-departmental coordination and collaboration with technical and organizational stakeholders
• Willingness to undergo a security check according to SÜG
• Experience in IT projects or IT operations for public clients
• Experience with authorization and security concepts, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and role and access concepts
• Knowledge in the area of statutory social insurance and relevant SGB regulations
• Experience with increased protection needs, KRITIS requirements, or security-critical IT infrastructures
• Experience with security concepts and security coordination in data center operations

Project details

Hybrid, partly on-site in the Ruhr area

Utilization: Full-time

Possible on short notice, onboarding and handover by May 2027 at the latest

Minimum 12 months, expected 18–24 months

Contract Type: Freelance project assignment on an hourly basis (T&M)

• Start: 2027-01
• Duration: 12 Monate
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Essen, Deutschland, DE
• Languages: German