Consultant - Open Source Intelligence (m/f/d)

The Ministry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia is looking for a speaker (m/f/d) for Department 615 - Open Source Intelligence -
“IT and Cyber Competence Center in the Office for the Protection of the Constitution”.

Your tasks:

• They design, implement and evaluate methodological and technical processes for obtaining and securing information relevant to the protection of the constitution from publicly accessible data sources
• You will take into account the organizational and technical requirements of the departments in order to develop needs-based solutions for online research
• You will design, coordinate and manage IT projects in the areas of online research, internet monitoring as well as data backup and provision
• You will work on projects in interdisciplinary teams with specialist departments, data scientists/analysts, system administrators and lawyers to process data in a legally compliant and needs-based manner.
• You will perform technical and personnel management tasks.

Circle of applicants:

You have completed a university degree with a master's degree or equivalent with a focus on computer science, data science, statistics or mathematics.

Alternatively, you have a master's degree or equivalent in media studies or communication studies with a technical focus.

This job advertisement is also aimed at civil servants in career group 2, the second entry-level position in a specialty career (technical services) with the above-mentioned degree, who hold a position in salary group up to A 14 LBesO A (or comparable salary scales of the federal government or other federal states) or comparable employees covered by collective agreements. The position will be classified in salary group 13 TV-L.

This is you:

• Relevant experience in the field of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is desirable
• Relevant knowledge in the areas of web technology, data science, scripting languages, database systems, Linux and IT security is also advantageous.
• You are inspired by innovative, technical innovations
• You are willing to undertake continuous training
• You are willing to work on specific issues relating to the protection of the constitution on a project-related basis
• You think innovatively, creatively, service-oriented and work independently.

We offer you:

• SECURE PROSPECTS - We offer you predictable prospects for your career. A successful selection process is not a prerequisite for a promotion, but there are generally good opportunities for development within the Ministry of the Interior.
• DIVERSITY + VARIETY - With us, you'll get a firsthand look at the processes at one of the most exciting state agencies. And even though security is our focus, we have much more to offer! In seven departments, we address issues that affect everyone in North Rhine-Westphalia. In addition, we have a large number of agencies within our business area. This offers you a wide range of opportunities if you ever want to pursue a different career path.
• COMPATIBILITY OF FAMILY AND WORK – For all questions regarding childcare and the care of relatives, we offer free advice from a professional, external service provider to support you.
• COLLEGIAL + MEANINGFUL - We're not looking for lone wolves. We're looking for team players. We help each other and support each other in achieving one major goal: making North Rhine-Westphalia safe and livable for its people.

Are you curious?

Then send your detailed application with “21-01.26.00.01-Ref. 615OSI” in the subject line by 22.08.2025 by email to

Bewerbung21-1@im.nrw.de

Want to learn more?

Then just give us a call:
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Mr. Mause at 0211-871-2539 from our human resources department. If you have any questions about the position itself,  please contact Mr. Schmidt at 0211-871-2710 .

This is also important to us:

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia promotes the professional development of women. Applications from women are therefore expressly encouraged. In areas where women are still underrepresented, they will be given preferential consideration if they have equal qualifications, abilities, and professional performance, unless personal reasons prevail over other applicants.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia continues to strive to promote the recruitment and employment of people with disabilities. Applications from suitable severely disabled people and those with disabilities equivalent to these, as defined in Section 2, Paragraph 3 of the Social Code (SGB IX), are therefore expressly welcome. This job advertisement is also explicitly aimed at people with a migration background.

Part-time employment is generally possible.

Please note that employment with the Office for the Protection of the Constitution at the Ministry of the Interior of North Rhine-Westphalia requires a security clearance pursuant to Section 12 of the North Rhine-Westphalia Security Clearance Act. In individual cases, this may take several months and may result in travel restrictions to certain countries.

Please understand that we cannot consider incomplete application documents in the process.

We look forward to meeting you!

Data protection consent declaration

By submitting your application, you consent to the automated processing, storage, and transmission of my data collected during the selection process by the Ministry of the Interior. You also consent to the monitoring of the selection process by an external consulting firm commissioned by the Ministry of the Interior and the corresponding processing of my data. The data collected about you may only be used for the proper conduct of the selection process, including any legal remedies, and for any subsequent establishment of an employment relationship. You may revoke this consent at any time.

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