Cloud Administrator & Information Security Officer

• Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Bioinformatics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and/or cloud infrastructure (OpenStack or comparable)
• Solid understanding of IT security concepts, network security, and access management
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 or comparable security frameworks (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz)
• Structured, independent working style with strong documentation habits
• Good communication skills in English; German is a plus

Desirable

• Experience operating OpenStack environments
• Prior involvement in ISMS implementation or certification projects
• Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience in a research or academic IT environment
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor), * 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible working hours
• Remuneration according to TV-L incl. occupational pension plan and capital-forming payments
• Possibility of mobile work and part-time work
• Family-friendly working environment
• Sustainable travel to work: subsidized Germany job ticket
• Unleash your full potential: targeted offers for your personal development to further develop your talents
• Our Corporate Health Management Program offers a holistic approach to your well-being, We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Cloud Administrator and Information Security Officer to join our team. In this dual role, you will be responsible for the reliable operation of the de.NBI cloud site at DKFZ and will actively drive the continuous improvement of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO 27001. Cloud Administration Install, configure, and maintain the de.NBI cloud infrastructure at DKFZ (OpenStack-based environment) Monitor system health, performance, and availability; respond to and resolve incidents Manage user access, resource quotas, and service requests from research users Coordinate with the central de.NBI cloud federation and other de.NBI sites Plan and implement updates, patches, and infrastructure improvements Maintain technical documentation and SOPs Information Security Act as the primary Information Security Officer (ISO) for the de.NBI cloud at DKFZ Maintain and continuously improve the existing ISMS in accordance with ISO 27001 Conduct and document risk assessments, threat analyses, and security reviews Develop, update, and enforce security policies, guidelines, and procedures Prepare and support internal and external audits; track and follow up on findings Raise security awareness among staff and users through training and communication Liaise with DKFZ's central IT security team and the broader de.NBI security community

Required Degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Bioinformatics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) 3-5 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration and/or cloud infrastructure (OpenStack or comparable) Solid understanding of IT security concepts, network security, and access management Familiarity with ISO 27001 or comparable security frameworks (e.g., BSI IT-Grundschutz) Structured, independent working style with strong documentation habits Good communication skills in English; German is a plus Desirable Experience operating OpenStack environments Prior involvement in ISMS implementation or certification projects Knowledge of container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience in a research or academic IT environment Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor)

Das Deutsche Krebsfor­schungs­zentrum (DKFZ) ist das größte biomedi­zinische Forschungs­zentrum Deutschlands. Mit über 3.000 Beschäf­tigten betrei­ben wir ein umfang­reiches wissen­schaftliches Pro­gramm auf dem Gebiet der Krebs­forschung.