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The University of Wuppertal is a modern, dynamic and research-oriented campus university with interdisciplinary profile lines in research and teaching. Together, more than 26,000 researchers, teachers and students tackle challenges in society, culture, education, economics, technology, nature and the environment.

At the Center for Information and Media Processing (ZIM)

is available at the earliest possible date, for an indefinite period,

a position as

Research assistant IT security

with 100% of the collectively agreed working hours (part-time is possible, please indicate in your application whether you would also or only be interested in part-time employment)

to be filled.

Position : E 13 TV-L

Professional and personal recruitment requirements :

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's or comparable) in the fields of computer science, IT security, physics, mathematics, communications engineering, administrative or business informatics or comparable
• Experience in the field of IT security, ideally in a scientific environment
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in the field of security mechanisms at network, operating system and application level according to the state of the art, in particular VPN, firewalls, security analyses, penetration tests and attack methods
• Sound knowledge in the area of process-oriented IT service and IT security management frameworks according to the state of the art
• Knowledge of the relevant standards of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), in particular the IT baseline protection compendium, as well as the willingness to continuously deepen this knowledge
• Knowledge of the relevant standards and laws in the field of information security as well as the GDPR, the DSG NRW, the BDSG and the NRW Higher Education Act
• Experience in project management
• High level of commitment, organizational and negotiating skills as well as a strong ability to work in a team and empathy
• Communication and assertiveness skills
• Ability to work independently and autonomously
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Tasks and requirements :

We offer flexible working hours with the option of working from home on a pro rata basis, a pleasant and collegial working atmosphere and other benefits such as the additional public service pension scheme (VBL), participation in university sports and varied catering in the campus canteens. We take time for your arrival and induction and support you in your personal and professional development through individual training and further education opportunities. At the University of Wuppertal, we value the individual and cultural differences of our university members and are committed to equality, equal opportunities and the compatibility of family and career.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact the deputy head of ZIM, Mr. Robert Schneider ([email protected]).

Reference number : 24130

Applications (cover letter, CV, proof of successful completion of studies, references, proof of severe disability if applicable) are only possible via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal : https : / / stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de.

Incomplete applications cannot be considered!

Contact person for your cover letter is Mr. Robert Schneider.

Applications from people of all genders as well as people with severe disabilities and people with equivalent disabilities are welcome. Women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the NRW State Equal Opportunities Act, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor outweigh this. The rights of people with a severe disability to be given preferential consideration in the event of equal suitability remain unaffected.

Application deadline : 24.03.2025