Information Security Officer (m/f/d)

Company: Hessische Eichdirektion
Job type: Part-time

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Hessian Directorate of Weights and Measures
Darmstadt

The Hessische Eichdirektion is an authority of the state of Hesse and has as its core task the verification and market surveillance of measuring instruments for the protection of consumers, trade and the environment. The monitoring of technical products in accordance with the law on the environmentally friendly design of energy-related products is another area of responsibility.

You can find extensive information on our tasks and objectives on our website:

We are looking for two permanent positions for our Darmstadt office for our entire authority with immediate effect.

Information security officer (m/f/d)

(reference number 01)

Your tasks

You will ensure information security at the Hessische Eichdirektion. The core tasks are:

  • Expanding and continuously developing our information security concepts and emergency plans in accordance with BSI IT baseline protection and state-wide specifications and guidelines
  • Evaluating our IT systems and searching for vulnerabilities, taking into account the current risk situation and initiating appropriate countermeasures
  • Coordinating awareness-raising and training measures on information security for HED employees
  • Evaluation of project plans within our organizational units with regard to IT security as well as advice and support during implementation
  • Investigating and assessing security incidents, complying with reporting obligations and deriving findings to secure systems

To this end, you will be in contact with the IT department, our branch offices and the head office as well as with the central department of the Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas (HMWEVW) and, if necessary, external service providers.

Your profile

You have the following qualifications:

  • A university degree (Bachelor's or Master's degree or equivalent university degree) in computer science or a related field of study
  • German language skills at level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and good written and spoken English skills
  • Driving license class B or 3
  • Independent and solution-oriented way of working, reliability and ability to work in a team
  • Willingness to participate in training and further education

In addition, the following characteristics are an advantage, which you should confirm with certificates or references if possible:

  • Knowledge in the field of information security (in particular according to ISO/IEC 27001 and BSI basic protection), as well as in the area of risk and emergency management
  • Knowledge of common IT infrastructures - especially with regard to MS Windows, MS Windows Server, MS Office products as well as networks, client / server, mail, database and application server environments
  • Good written and spoken English skills
  • Relevant professional experience
Our offer

Among other things, we offer you a modern, well-equipped workplace, the opportunity for personal and professional development and a collegial working atmosphere in a dynamic and motivated team. You will also receive the Hessen state ticket, which allows you to use local public transport throughout Hessen and in several neighboring areas free of charge

As women are underrepresented in this career, there is an obligation to increase the proportion of women and efforts are being made to do so. Applications from qualified women are therefore particularly welcome. Part-time employment is generally possible, but it must be ensured that the position can be filled in full.

Applications from people with a migration background are expressly welcomed.

Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preferential consideration within the framework of the applicable regulations.

The activities to be performed correspond to the requirements of pay group 12 of the Hesse Collective Agreement (TV-H). Training and further education are essential in the field of information security. We provide you with the relevant opportunities, encourage and expect your participation. Mobile working is also possible within the framework of the applicable service agreement.

In the case of foreign educational qualifications, please send us the relevant proof of equivalence with a German qualification. Further information can be found on the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education at

Contact us

Please send your application electronically (PDF format, one file) with the reference number "01" to by 15.04.2024 at the latest. We offer S/MIME-encrypted receipt of your sensitive documents - please send us an e-mail for the certificate exchange first.

You also have the option of sending your application by post (copies only, documents will not be returned) to the Hessische Eichdirektion, Holzhofallee 3, 64283 Darmstadt.

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