IT Security & Digital Transformation Consultant

Quick Facts

• Full-time, fixed-term position (until 31.08.2029)
• Focus: IT Security & Digital Transformation for SMEs
• Workplace: Kiel (with mobile work possible)
• Pay: TV-L, pay group E11 if requirements are met

Description

You will advise small and medium-sized enterprises on practical approaches to IT security and support them in implementing digitalization measures with an emphasis on digital resilience and cybersecurity. The role includes analyzing business needs, identifying suitable funding programs, and helping companies navigate the funding landscape across federal, state, and EU levels. You will also monitor current cyber developments and regulatory requirements and contribute to project development, documentation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Consult SMEs on IT security; develop practical solution approaches and communicate information appropriately for different target groups
• Support companies in planning and implementing digitalization measures, especially digital resilience and IT security
• Analyze business needs, identify suitable funding programs, and support companies in navigating funding opportunities across federal, state, and EU levels
• Monitor current developments and regulatory requirements in cybersecurity and contribute to project advancement, documentation, and evaluation
• Build and continuously develop a network of companies, IT security providers, universities, and other partners
• Co-design, organize, and implement subject-focused events, workshops, and networking formats

Requirements

• Degree in IT security, business engineering, business administration/economics with an IT focus, business informatics, computer science, or a comparable field with relevance to IT security; or a comparable qualification with several years of relevant professional experience
• In-depth understanding of IT security, information security, digitalization topics, and current cyber threats
• Ability to present complex technical topics clearly and practically for different audiences
• Team-oriented mindset and independent, structured, solution-focused working style
• Willingness to travel for appointments and a valid B driving license (Class B)
• German proficiency at C1 and English proficiency at B2 (written and spoken)
• Ideally: initial experience collaborating with companies, in project management, or in event management

Benefits

• Dedicated team and modern workplace
• Mobile working option
• Good work-life balance
• 30 days of annual vacation plus two additional days off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Subsidy for NAH.SH job ticket
• Support for company pension scheme (VBLU)
• Bike leasing