Information Security Manager (d/m/w)

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Discover new things, drive projects forward, take on responsibility: At Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS), we count on employees who do exactly that. Together with our approximately 1,000 colleagues, we find new solutions to help address the diverse challenges of our time. We do this so that H-BRS—with its approximately 9,000 students from more than 100 countries enrolled in around 40 degree programs—can become even better. Are you up for the challenge?

We are seeking, to start as soon as possible, reporting directly to the President’s Office at the Sankt Augustin campus, a:

Information Security Manager (d/m/w)

Your responsibilities:

You

• will establish the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the information security strategy university-wide, and will continue to manage and develop both in close collaboration with IT operations, data protection, and internal audit, as well as external stakeholders.
• analyze legal and regulatory requirements, advise university leadership, and report transparently on the security situation.
• coordinate security measures and audits, provide practical support to teams during implementation, and share knowledge about best practices.
• develop and maintain emergency and crisis management processes, and handle security incidents in a respectful and solution-oriented manner.
• promote a sustainable security culture through training, awareness campaigns, and peer-to-peer counseling, and strengthen a sense of belonging and participation throughout the university.

Our expectations:

You

• hold a university degree (Master’s / Diplom) in the natural sciences, humanities, business, or a comparable field and possess a very good understanding of information technology (IT).
• have in-depth knowledge of information security management in accordance with BSI IT-Grundschutz and ISO/IEC 27001 and apply this knowledge in a practical manner.
• have several years of professional experience in IT security, ideally at universities, in public administration, or at research institutions.
• think strategically and analytically, communicate clearly, and foster respectful collaboration at the management level and within the team.
• demonstrate initiative and organizational skills and collaboratively advance information security as a shared cross-functional responsibility.
• speak German very well and English well.

What we offer:

We as an employer

• offer an exciting and varied role: in a modern environment, with compensation (depending on qualifications) according to Pay Grade 14 of the TV-L collective bargaining agreement. The position is a full-time, permanent position and is also suitable for part-time work.
• We ensure reliability: Pay based on the collective bargaining agreement and a company pension plan provide you with financial security today and in the future. You’ll receive 30 days of vacation per year, and December 24, December 31, and Rosenmontag are additional days off.
• shape your career: We place great importance on your professional and personal development. To this end, we offer you a wide range of continuing education and professional development opportunities. You’ll work in an innovative and dynamic scientific institution where people from a wide variety of professional and cultural backgrounds are employed. In addition, as an employee, you also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program funded through Erasmus.
• We are committed to work-life balance and health: We offer flexible work schedules, remote work, and family-friendly working conditions. Our comprehensive wellness program promotes fitness and relaxation—even during your work hours.
• embrace values and collaboration: We work together to find solutions. For us, sustainability is more than just a word. As a research and educational institution, we address current global issues, assume social responsibility, and promote innovation.

H-BRS is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We would like to see more female researchers at our university. Women will be given preference when candidates have equal qualifications, skills, and academic performance. H-BRS is a certified family-friendly university and proud of it. People with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent are an integral part of our university—inclusion is a top priority for us. This position is also suitable for part-time work.

If you have any academic questions, please feel free to contact Prof. Teena Hassan by email at teena.hassan@h-brs.de. The Equal Opportunity Officer and the Representative for People with Severe Disabilities are involved in the hiring process and will be happy to answer your questions in advance. You can find information and contact persons under Equality, Family-Friendly University, and Severe Disabilities.

Become part of Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (H-BRS) and apply now using our online form by October 20, 2026 (Reference 81/26).

General information about careers at H-BRS can be found at: www.h-brs.de/karriere.