Job Description

The National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE supports the digitization of society, the economy, and the public sector through application-oriented and excellence-driven research and development in the field of cybersecurity and privacy protection. ATHENE's work and contributions are aimed at making the digital world of tomorrow more secure. ATHENE is a research center of the Fraunhofer Society with the participation of universities such as the Technical University of Darmstadt, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, and Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.

Fraunhofer SIT is the largest contributor to the National Research Center for Applied Cybersecurity ATHENE and has close ties to Goethe University Frankfurt am Main.

As part of the BMBF-funded project “Real-world laboratory for modern cybersecurity in research institutions” (AIGIS-Lab), we are looking for a research assistant to join our team as soon as possible.

Be part of change

• Collaboration in the creation and implementation of a zero-trust architecture for research institutions, including procurement, configuration, and evaluation
• Conducting analyses to identify security requirements in research institutions and their IT infrastructures
• Conducting test series to evaluate the developed security architectures in a real environment, including evaluation and presentation of results
• Supporting project management in coordinating project activities and communicating with project partners
• Preparing scientific publications and reports and presenting research results at conferences and workshops
  

What you contribute

• Completed university degree (master's or diploma) in computer science, IT security, information science, or a related field
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity, network security, and IT infrastructures
• Experience with zero-trust architectures or related security concepts is an advantage
• High degree of initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills
  

What we offer

• Work at a renowned, internationally leading institute in the field of cybersecurity
• Friendly, open, and collegial working environment with a dynamic and creative working atmosphere
• Family-friendly work culture with flexible working conditions (various working time models, flexible working locations and hours, mobile working, job ticket subsidy, support services from the pme family service, etc.)
• Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, deferred compensation
• Convenient location (Darmstadt main station within walking distance, approx. 10 minutes), free parking and efficient charging infrastructure for electric vehicles with preferential conditions for employees
• The position is initially limited until October 31, 2026—long-term cooperation is desired

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

Fraunhofer Institute for Secure Information Technology SIT

www.sit.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 74044 Application Deadline: