EuroPriSe is one of the leading and most experienced European organizations offering certification in the field of data protection. This puts us in the driver seat to offer the latest, and most sought-after certifications.

For the certification body at our location in Bonn, EuroPriSe Cert GmbH is looking for a Data Protection Certification Specialist (Technical) with considerable experience in the field of IT security and technical data protection.

If you work in IT security and data protection and are eager to advance your career, join the EuroPriSe team on our journey to become the most reliable, trustworthy and successful certification body for data protection in Europe and beyond. Make this job application your big step towards taking your career in data protection to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementation of technical evaluations in the context of certification procedures;
• Listing of the results of technical evaluations in so-called evaluation reports;
• Interdisciplinary cooperation with legal data protection experts in the context of evaluations.

Further Responsibilities:

• Review of applications for certification from a technical perspective;
• Contribution to the development of new / the enhancement of existing certification schemes;
• Conduct training sessions on key (technical) aspects of certification schemes or related topics.

Requirements / Your Profile: 

• Successful graduation at an (EU) state or state-recognized university, which is led by subjects such as computer science, technics, mathematics or involves IT-auditing or obtainment of a recognized protected title (e.g.,
  Dipl. Ing.);
• Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR);
• Depending on the degree obtained, at least 4 resp. 5 years of professionaL experience in IT security and technical data protection (e.g., at least 4 years in case of a Master’s and 5 years in case of a Bachelor’s Degree);
• Knowledge / professional experience in the field of examination (e.g., auditing and/or certification according to ISO/IEC 27001);
• Knowledge / professional experience in technical and organizational data protection (e.g., applied cryptography, authorization concepts, risk-based approach according to GDPR, pseudonymization / anonymization or data protection by design and by default);
• At least very good, preferably fluent command of the English language in speech and writing (including relevant specialist terms);
• Independent and structured working routine as well as an obliging manner;
• Readiness to travel.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the following international standards on management systems: ISO/IEC 27017, 27018 and 27701 as well as German BSI ITGrundschutz;
• Knowledge of the following conformity assessment standards: ISO/IEC 17000, 17020, 17021, 17025 and 17065;
• Knowledge of the EuroPriSe certification scheme (evaluation techniques, normative documents, processes);
• Note-taking and report-writing skills, presentation skills, interviewing skills as well as project management skills;
• At least very good, preferably fluent command of the German language in speech and writing (including relevant specialist terms);
• Knowledge in any additional foreign language.

We offer:

• A future-proof permanent position in a diverse and exciting work environment;
• A job with a high scope of responsibility in an international setting and on the pulse of modern technology;
• A pleasant working environment with flat hierarchies and short lines of communication;
• Modern offices in a beautiful landscape at the Rhine river;
• Good training opportunities;
• Last, but not least: An attractive salary and additional benefits (e.g., a company car).

About EuroPriSe:

EuroPriSe began as a project funded by the EU Commission with the aim of introducing an EU data protection seal of approval. Today, EuroPriSe Cert GmbH offers the certification of IT products and IT-based services internationally. Holders of the EuroPriSe seal are companies of various sizes, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to internationally active corporations such as Microsoft, SAP and Siemens. The EuroPriSe criteria catalogue for processors was approved by the competent supervisory authority, the LDI NRW, as the first criteria document by a private company in the EU.