Information Security Team Lead (m/f/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Information Security Team Lead (m/f/d)
Department of Finance and Districts

Hamburg

Type: Full-time, Part-time
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Posted: April 17, 2026
Department: Authority for Finance and Districts, Tax Administration
Number of positions: 1

The position is

permanent
suitable for full-time and part-time work
to be filled as soon as possible

Job number: J

This job posting is aimed at: all applicants from the external job market
Pay grade (salaried employees): Grade 13 TV-L
Application deadline: May 17, 2026

About us

The IT Department of the Hamburg Tax Administration, with over 100 employees, provides IT support for the daily work of approximately 4,000 employees across 14 tax offices, Office 5 of the Tax Authority, and the North German Academy of Finance.
The work is carried out in close collaboration with other agencies of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg (FHH), the North German states (NdL), and as part of the Germany-wide KONSENS project.

Your responsibilities

Be responsible for the design, implementation, and further development of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Provide technical leadership to a team of four
Develop and implement processes, guidelines, and procedures
Advise stakeholders on all matters related to information security
Assess security incidents, coordinate their resolution, and monitor the implementation of agreed-upon measures

Your Profile

Required

A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Administrative Informatics, or a related field
Alternatively: skills and experience equivalent to a master’s degree based on a completed degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields, plus 4 years of relevant professional experience in activities related to the advertised position
A satisfactory result from a security clearance check in accordance with the SÜG
Proficiency in spoken and written German (C1 level of the CEFR)

Advantageous

Ideally, at least two years of relevant professional experience in operational IT security in a complex technical environment
Very good knowledge of common information security standards (ISO/IEC 2700x series, BSI IT-Grundschutz)
Experience in the technical leadership of a team as well as in setting up an ISMS or BCM
Independent, structured, and goal-oriented work style, as well as a high degree of reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
Flexibility regarding working hours and willingness to travel for several days at a time

What we offer

A permanent position to be filled as soon as possible
Pay according to Pay Grade 13 TV-L (pay scale); further information
Flexible and family-friendly working hours
Workplace in the heart of the city, within walking distance of the main train station
30 days of vacation per year with a 5-day workweek, company pension plan, and capital-forming benefits
Opportunity to purchase the EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness) and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (job ticket provided by the employer)

Your application

Please send us the following documents

A compelling cover letter
A resume in table format
Proof of the required qualifications
Current performance review or reference (no older than 3 years)
Proof of your German language proficiency (C1 certificate), if German is not your native language
Proof of eligibility for consideration of a severe disability or equivalent status in the selection process
Consent form for access to your personnel file, specifying the office responsible for maintaining the file (only for public sector employees)

We particularly welcome applications from women. Since women are underrepresented, they will be given priority consideration if they have the same qualifications, skills, and professional performance.