Public Key Infrastructure Specialist (m/f/d) Application deadline 21.04.2025 Career path senior civil service Work location Cologne, BerlinApplication link to the application portal As the domestic intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) makes a significant contribution to the security of citizens. Its tasks With the introduction and operation of our cross-authority public key infrastructure (PKI), you will take on a responsible role in our IT architecture. Your activities will include administration as well as error analysis and the design of new requirements. This includes managing data backup and recovery concepts as well as implementing other measures relating to operational security. As the technical team leader of this project, you will be responsible for system architecture planning and project management with regard to the PKI environment in addition to personnel responsibility. We offer Meaningfulness Exciting activity with social added value and current political relevance Long-term collaboration Secure job, good career development opportunities through further training, diverse areas of application Balanced work and leisure time Flexible working hours, individual part-time work, overtime compensation through time off Strong team & inclusive values Good team spirit, appreciative working atmosphere, onboarding & mentoring Salary and prospects Permanent employment up to pay grade 12 TV EntgO Bund (gross annual salary of €49,860.22 to €83,414.27) and the possibility of subsequent civil servant status Transfer of civil servants up to A 12 BBesO A if the requirements under career law are met Payment of an intelligence service allowance, IT specialist allowance and other salary increases possible following a case-by-case assessment Depending on the possibility of recognition of qualifications and previous experience Your profile You are a German citizen and have: a degree (Bachelor's/Diploma [FH]) in computer science or another subject with an IT focus and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or equivalent skills and experience based on corresponding activities through proof as "other employee" or equivalent skills acquired in at least 5 years of professional experience in a job corresponding to the tasks described above. Also advantageous are: Knowledge of network technology (IP, DNS, DHCP) Knowledge of server administration (Windows Server 2019) Knowledge of Active Directory (AD) and scripting Knowledge of how CAs and certificates work. Procedural notes We promote diversity and equal opportunities. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applications from people with a migration background - please note that German citizenship is required. Severely disabled people will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Only a minimum level of physical aptitude is required. Work together with us ON BEHALF OF DEMOCRACY Apply by 21.04.2025 via the online application portal of the Federal Office of Administration (BVA) under the procedure number AWV-2024-085 at https://bewerbung.dienstleistungszentrum.de/frontend/AWV-2024-085/index.html. Please note that an application to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution is only possible via the BVA's online application portal. Passing written and oral aptitude tests is a prerequisite for further processing of your application. You can find more information about the application process and the security clearance required to work in the Federal Intelligence Service under Careers. If you have any questions in connection with your application, please contact the staff at the Federal Office of Administration - Recruitment Service Center - on 49 22899 358-86911.