Agile Coach with an IT Security Focus

Provide agile coaching for multidisciplinary cybersecurity and DevSecOps teams at BWI, the German armed forces' primary digitalisation partner. The Security Advisory Management department supports the implementation of cybersecurity solutions and architecture through technical standards, operational advice and security processes.

• Team coaching and events: Support several multidisciplinary cybersecurity and DevSecOps teams in applying agile methods such as Scrum, Kanban and SAFe, and facilitate key events, retrospectives and workshops.
• Agile and security mindset: Encourage experimentation, early feedback and an open approach to mistakes while developing awareness of risks in IT security.
• Processes and working conditions: Remove obstacles, resolve bottlenecks in security and development processes, and drive continuous improvements in working methods.
• Coordination and communication: Encourage collaboration across departments and work closely with product owners, development teams, the CISO and management to integrate security requirements smoothly.

• Agile methods and skills: Several years of experience as an Agile Coach or Scrum Master, confidence using agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban and SAFe, and modern facilitation and coaching techniques.
• Certifications: Relevant agile certifications such as CSM, PSM, ICP-ACC or SAFe Agilist/SPC. Further training in IT security, such as ISO 27001, CISSP or DevSecOps, is an advantage but is not required.
• IT and security knowledge: Ideally, experience in software development, IT infrastructure or cybersecurity, and an understanding of basic security and compliance requirements in agile processes.
• Communication and empathy: Clear, respectful communication with everyone from developers to senior management, the ability to identify conflicts early and inspire technical teams to embrace change.
• Working style and languages: A structured approach focused on finding solutions, fluent German and very good English, both spoken and written.