Product Architect - Security (m/w/d)

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Interested in the position of Product Architect - Security (m/f/d) at blackned GmbH?

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Please note that the position is only available for applicants from Germany.

The language requirements for this position are: German - Fluent, English - Fluent

The estimated salary range from XING does not necessarily correspond to the salary range of this job offer.

As a dynamic, fast-growing company in the high-tech and IT sector, we have ambitious goals and look forward to an exciting future. We have turned our vision of communication solutions into reality through innovative products and services for the civilian and military sectors. We are so successful that we are continuously looking for motivated and highly qualified individuals to join us on the fast track.

We are therefore immediately filling the position of Product Architect - Security (m/f/d) as a hybrid role at our locations in Heimertingen and Gilching b. München.

Responsibilities

Your Tasks:

Main Tasks

• Independently create specifications for product development features and translate user requirements into product requirements
• Coordinate and update feature content with development, the UX team, and product managers
• Conduct business and system analyses for the use and application of the RIDUX product and the TACTICAL CORE solution
• Elicit and refine user requirements with the customer
• Develop solution concepts and create system architectures and interface specifications

Secondary Tasks

• Support adjacent areas of Product Development and Product Delivery, including testing, support, and documentation
• Assist in creating the software architecture and describing interfaces to other software solutions (own software and customer software)
• Responsibility for work packages and sub-projects
• Support in creating proof-of-concepts and in the bidding phase

Requirements

Your Skills / Experience:

• Completed degree in Computer Science, Electrical and Information Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or a comparable qualification
• Knowledge and experience in the field of cryptographically secured transmission of sensitive information over potentially insecure networks, particularly in the following areas:
  • Hardware and software solutions for VPN clients and VPN gateways, as well as secure mobile applications
  • Securing end devices and platforms through storage encryption, integrity protection, access control, identification, and authentication
  • Protection of servers and central services, e.g., in the area of Mobile Device Management and Crypto Management
• Use of certificate-based security solutions, implementation and operation of an X.509 PKI, and application of CV certificates
• Application of VS-Anforderungsprofile of the BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) and comparable regulatory requirements for IT security products, including threat analysis, definition of security goals, and implementation of derived security requirements
• Experience in requirements elicitation and requirements management
• Creation of specifications for system and component functions, definition of interfaces, and description of expected system behavior
• Basic knowledge of tools in the software development area (e.g., JIRA, Jenkins, TFS, Git)
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, NAF) and model-based system development with UML and SysML
• Previous experience in the defense sector is an advantage
• Strong quality awareness and a structured, responsible approach to work
• High willingness to learn and very good communication skills
• Hands-on mentality, motivation, and commitment
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Willingness to travel approx. 30%

Due to our cooperation with customers in the critical infrastructure sector, a security screening according to the Security Screening Act (SÜG) may be required.

We Offer You:

• Exciting and challenging projects
• Individual training and development opportunities and career advancement
• A diverse, independent, and responsible role
• An attractive, performance-oriented salary and prospects
• Flat hierarchies and short communication and decision-making paths
• Flexible working hours and home office
• Company events
• Corporate Benefits Program, eGym Wellpass, JobRad
• Childcare subsidy

Application Process

Our application process usually proceeds as follows:

1. Initial contact via chat or email and review of application documents
2. Brief initial interview with HR and colleagues from the specialist department via phone or video call for an initial introduction
3. Second interview with the technical team lead via phone, video call, or on-site to discuss technical expertise and competencies in detail
4. Offer or rejection and sending of contract documents

• We are a relaxed and familiar company, so we all use "Du" (informal 'you') - so don't hesitate to address us by our first names 😊

About the Company

As a dynamic and fast-growing company in the high-tech and IT sector, we look forward to an exciting and thrilling future.

With our vision of communication solutions, we realize innovative products and services in the civilian and military fields, which we can tailor specifically to our customers. We are looking for motivated and qualified new team members who want to shape the future with us.

We place particular importance on ensuring that every employee sees themselves as an important part of the blackned team and, above all, feels comfortable. We therefore rely on a family atmosphere where "Du" is commonplace, thus facilitating and enabling short communication channels.

blackned GmbH is a high-tech software manufacturer and specialist for mission-critical communication systems.

As a medium-sized company, we offer services and products specifically tailored to our customers, which significantly differentiate us from our competitors. For over 13 years, we have been developing and implementing customized, operationally critical communication solutions in the field of highly mobile, deployable networks. Our team consists of numerous highly qualified IT and communication specialists. The now approximately 200 employees work at 6 different locations in the DACH region.