IT Security Architect – Wholesale Digital Euro (m/w/d) - Frankfurt am Main

Salary: 71.100 - 95.100 € per year

Requirements:

Masters degree or equivalent degree in a STEM subject

At least 2 years of professional experience in the development and evaluation of complex IT security architectures

Very good command of English and good command of German

Very strong knowledge of IT security architectures and the design and implementation of security measures for complex IT systems

Very strong knowledge of modern IT infrastructure, networks and operating systems, as well as application development and system integration

Very strong knowledge of IT security technologies, authentication and authorisation procedures, and cryptographic procedures and their use in highly critical IT systems; CISSP/CISM certificates and practical experience are advantageous

A very good understanding of the interplay between technology, security requirements, risk scenarios and regulatory requirements when developing complex IT solutions

Very good knowledge of assessing and implementing regulatory requirements, as well as IT governance and compliance requirements, ideally in the context of critical financial market infrastructure or the Eurosystem

Knowledge of distributed ledger technology and modern blockchain architectures

Knowledge of analysing and assessing security-related aspects of smart contracts

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking

Ability to work independently and in a structured manner

Responsibilities:

Design and manage the IT security architecture for a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC), developing robust security concepts, strategies and standards for the development and future operation of highly available, security-critical financial market infrastructure.

Assess architecture and design decisions from a security perspective, taking into account information security, resilience, compliance and technical risks.

Coordinate security-related issues across development, infrastructure and business units, and ensure security requirements are consistently integrated into the overall architecture.

Represent our security interests in the international project, make overarching technical decisions with the European Central Bank, participating central banks and other project partners, and help develop the wCBDC security architecture.

Contribute expertise to international working groups and bodies.

Develop a sound basis for general and strategic management decisions, support governance, and ensure the structured preparation of security-relevant work packages within the international project.

Ensure compliance with Eurosystem regulatory and security requirements, and lead security compliance reviews and the assessment and implementation of relevant requirements.

Monitor and assess IT security developments for their potential application to wCBDC, particularly modern cryptography and distributed ledger technologies, and incorporate them into the ongoing development of the security architecture.

Technologies:

Architect

Blockchain

Cryptography

Support

Security

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We are the Deutsche Bundesbank, an integral part of the European System of Central Banks. Our work helps create the conditions for a stable euro and a functioning economy, and we use digital innovation to shape the future of money. We are seeking an IT Security Architect – Wholesale Digital Euro (m/f/d) to join our Wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency team in the Directorate General Digital Euro and help shape digital finance and future financial market infrastructure. The role is based in Frankfurt am Main, with full-time or part-time work possible, and is permanent. Pay is at grade 13 (approximately €71,100–€95,100 depending on experience), with the option to retain existing civil servant status up to A 15. We offer additional pension provision, reliable public-sector working conditions, an international working environment, the possibility of becoming a civil servant, and extensive training opportunities. Our New Work benefits include extensive home-office opportunities within Germany (generally up to 60% of working hours), a 39-hour working week, 30 days of annual leave and flexitime with time off in lieu for overtime. Additional benefits include a free Deutschlandticket as a job ticket, a central location, free parking, company health management and a company restaurant. Apply through our online tool by 18 October 2026, quoting Job-ID J000000280. Diversity and equal opportunities matter to us; where candidates are equally qualified, preference is given to applicants with a disability, and we particularly welcome applications from women.

last updated 41 week of 2026