System Engineer IT Security, focus on backup and recovery

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

System Engineer IT Security, focus on backup and recovery

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 11 TV-L

Professional and personal recruitment requirements:

• Completed university degree (Bachelor's or comparable) in computer science, IT security, administrative or business informatics or a comparable, relevant subject with a technical focus or completed vocational training as an IT specialist with at least three years of professional experience after graduation in the advertised area of responsibility
• Experience in the field of IT security, ideally in a scientific environment
• Sound knowledge of backup infrastructures
• 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
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art IT service and IT security management frameworks
• Knowledge of the relevant BSI standards, in particular IT baseline protection
• Experience in project management
• High level of commitment, organizational skills as well as a strong ability to work in a team and empathy
• Communication and assertiveness skills
• Ability to work independently and autonomously

Tasks and requirements:

• Design and implementation of a central backup and recovery strategy for the ZIM and administrative IT systems
• Coordination and implementation of restart tests as part of the backup and recovery strategy
• Designing and implementing measures to improve IT security, including security analyses
• Establishment, operation and further development of systems to implement preventive IT security measures
• Processing security incidents and implementing the necessary IT measures in close coordination with employees in ZIM and administrative IT
• Advising BUW employees on IT security issues, particularly in the area of backup and recovery

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 ().

Reference number: 24129

Applications (cover letter, CV, proof of successful completion of studies or proof of training from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, references, proof of severe disability if applicable) are only possible via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal: . Incomplete applications cannot be considered!

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

Applications from people of all genders and people with severe 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: 06.11.2024