The BBK is the leading federal authority for national crisis management in Germany. We ensure the quality of crisis management in a central coordination role with federal, international and cross-sector partners. In view of this task, our interdisciplinary team is constantly growing. We are looking for committed specialists who want to help us make Germany more crisis-proof.
We are looking for a permanent position until 31.12.2026 with the option to extend at the earliest possible date
an IT specialist (f/m/d)
Pay group 12 TVöD (federal government)
in the CBRN protection unit
at the Bonn office.
Your tasks
The BBK's tasks include ensuring protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear war threats (CBRN protection). Part of the civil protection equipment includes CBRN reconnaissance vehicles and CBRN measurement control components. They play an active role in these areas and develop them further. Both elements have special individual software, which is connected via a server. All the necessary components are currently being procured and will be delivered to the fire departments over the next few years.
- Infrastructure support - You will be responsible for the entire "CBRN exploration" infrastructure distributed across the mobile emergency vehicles, the VPN network and the servers (expansion, maintenance, optimization, monitoring and documentation). For procurements, you will create tailor-made information technology requirements and support the entire procurement process.
- Groundwork - As a subject matter expert, you work in a team to ensure that operational and tactical standards correspond to the current scientific and technical state of the art.
- Development and further development of the IT system - You will use your expertise to support externally contracted software development and carry out the acceptance process. In our in-house laboratories, you will test the IT applications in conjunction with CBRN measurement technology and develop them further as part of a team.
- Practical introduction - You will accompany the delivery and practical introduction of the deployment systems, focusing on the hardware and software components. Through training and exercises, you ensure that the systems can be used effectively and appropriately by the users.
- 1st and 2nd level support - You will be available to users on our hotline to analyze errors and solve problems, including complex ones.
Your profile
- You have successfully completed a university degree (Bachelor/Diploma FH) with a focus on information technology (e.g. computer science).
- You have already gained at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in an information technology field.
- It is also possible to apply if you do not have the required degree or have less professional experience, but could still perform the tasks mentioned. In this case, however, please note the information below*.
- You can independently design, prepare and implement project measures in an interdisciplinary environment.
- Ideally, you have knowledge and experience in one or more of the following technical areas
Operating systems: Windows, Linux
Client, server and network technologies
Administration of Active Directory and Windows Server
Firewall, VPN, BSI basic protection
Java applications, JavaFX
databases
- Ideally, you have already gained professional or voluntary experience in the field of civil protection and disaster control, e.g. by working in a fire department, aid organization or THW.
- Practical experience or previous knowledge of techniques and procedures used in CBRN protection (NBC protection) (e.g. measurement technology, protective equipment, decontamination) as well as a class B and, in the best case, class C driving license are advantageous.
- Very good oral and written German language skills (comparable to C2 according to CEFR) round off your profile.
- You work independently, are solution-oriented and can familiarize yourself well with complex issues.
- You enjoy working well in a team and have an appreciative communication style.
- Since our tasks are security-relevant and event-oriented, we absolutely require your willingness to undergo an extended security check and to participate in the BBK's crisis organization.
Our offer
- Grouping according to pay group E 12 TVöD - We offer you a fixed-term employment contract in pay group E 12. *Applicants without the required university degree or with less professional experience will generally be placed in a lower pay group in accordance with TVöD (federal government).
- Further training - We will of course support you with targeted personal and professional further training.
- Flexible working hours/part-time/location-independent working - you organize your working hours individually within the framework of our regulations and in consultation with your team. You are not tied to fixed core working hours and also have the opportunity to work part-time. We would be happy to agree a part-time model with you that is tailored to your needs.
- (Germany) job ticket - Protecting the environment and climate is important to us. We offer a job ticket for your journey to work by public transport and cover part of the costs.
- Change of residence - If you do not currently live in our catchment area and need to relocate for your job with us, we may support you with a separation allowance, relocation allowance and housing assistance.
This is important to us
- Diversity and equal opportunities - are part of our HR policy. We therefore welcome applications from people of all genders and nationalities.
- Equality between women and men - we have set ourselves this goal. We therefore expressly welcome applications from women.
- Severely disabled people - we give priority to those with equal aptitude. We only require a minimum level of physical aptitude.
- Work-life balance - we support this in a variety of ways.
Your application
- Please apply by 28.05.2024 exclusively online via the application portal at https://bewerbung.dienstleistungszentrum.de/frontend/BBK-2024-050/index.html ( https://bewerbung.dienstleistungszentrum.de/frontend/BBK-2024-050/index.html ) . As part of your online application, please upload your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, current proof of qualifications from training or studies, references or professional assessments, relevant further training and language certificates) as PDF files (max. 20 MB in total).
- Foreign educational qualifications - If you have obtained your educational qualification abroad, please send us proof of equivalence with a German qualification. Further information can be found on the website of the Central Office for Foreign Education.
- Protection of your data - We use your application exclusively for the purpose of the selection process and destroy it after completion in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Your contact person - If you have any questions about the process, please contact our HR department ( personalgewinnung@bbk.bund.de (https://mailto: personalgewinnung@bbk.bund.de ) quoting the reference number BBK-2024-050.) For technical questions about the advertised position, please contact Mr. Stefan Wilbert at (0228-99550-4200).
