We are the Defense Tech Incubator NRW – a new initiative to support innovative startups in defense technology. Our goal: to connect the best minds and technologies with industry, public stakeholders, and investors – enabling sustainable innovations for security-critical applications. To strengthen our operations team, we are looking for an experienced professional from the defense sector – ideally with experience as an officer in the Bundeswehr or with many years at one of the leading system houses (e.g. Rheinmetall, Hensoldt, MBDA, etc.). - Your tasks: - Identification, outreach, and acquisition of potential partner companies (e.g. from industry, defense, and IT) - Building and maintaining this investor network - Contributing to our financing strategy for the incubator - Representing the incubator at industry events, trade shows, and networks - Supporting the development of strategic alliances at the state and federal level

Design and build a modern data platform in the Azure cloud for an e-commerce company. Implement scalable data pipelines and a lakehouse architecture. - **Typical responsibilities:** - Design and implement ETL/ELT processes with Azure Data Factory/Databricks. - Build and manage the data infrastructure (Data Lake, Synapse). - Develop data models and ensure data quality. - Automate deployments using IaC (Terraform). - Performance tuning and coordination with stakeholders. - **Relevant technologies, tools & methods:** - Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake Storage. - Apache Spark, Delta Lake. - Python (PySpark), SQL. - Terraform, Azure DevOps. - **Typical KPIs & success metrics:** - Data latency, pipeline uptime (>99.9%), query performance, cost efficiency. - **Key challenges & risks:** - High data volumes, GDPR compliance, avoiding data silos. - **Deliverables:** - Production-ready data pipelines, structured data lake/warehouse, IaC scripts, technical documentation.

For an external assignment at a public sector end customer, we are looking for your expertise in Fortigate/Fortinet. The project takes place in an existing operational environment during a firewall renewal and an update of the firewall systems and security landscapes. Tasks - Configuration and operation of Fortinet products, especially Fortigate firewalls - Integration into existing systems with many firewalls - Processing and implementation of firewall requests - Communication with internal teams in data centers - Participation in patch days (quarterly)

We are looking for an experienced IT project manager to oversee and execute IT projects in the hospital environment. The goal is to implement various digitalization and infrastructure projects (e.g. KIS migration, medical technology integration, ISMS implementation, or TI components) on time, within budget, and with assured quality. In this role, the project manager takes full responsibility for planning, controlling, and delivering the projects and acts as the interface between IT, business units, and management. - Overall responsibility for planning, control, and execution of IT projects in a clinical setting - Coordination of internal and external stakeholders, including the IT department, medical staff, service providers, and manufacturers - Ensuring compliance with time, budget, and quality requirements - Preparing project plans, status reports, decision papers, and presentations - Risk management, resource planning, and escalation management - Managing acceptance and testing procedures, including documentation - Supporting preparation for KHZG or NIS2 relevant measures - Acting as an interface between IT, business units, and management

A company is looking for an experienced consultant with expertise in security concepts, SAP ILM, deletion concepts and e-commerce. The goal of the project is to analyze existing processes, optimize security and deletion concepts, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations. The consultant will work closely with internal teams to develop and implement tailored solutions. Key tasks: - Analyze existing security and deletion concepts - Optimize and implement SAP ILM processes - Advise on e-commerce security requirements - Ensure compliance with data protection regulations - Support documentation and training of internal teams

A company is looking for an experienced network and project manager who brings expertise in connecting devices and their interfaces as well as solid knowledge of modern networking technologies. The project's goal is to optimize and further develop network solutions, especially in enterprise WLAN and RADIUS/EAP-TLS. The candidate will play a key role in project and team management, preferably in an agile environment, and will ensure cross-team coordination. - Developing and implementing solutions for connecting devices and their interfaces (HTTP/REST) - Optimizing and managing enterprise WLAN/RADIUS/EAP-TLS networks - Leading and directing projects and teams, preferably in an agile environment - Coordinating between different teams and stakeholders - Applying and advancing modern networking technologies such as IEEE 802.11/WiFi

We are looking for a developer specialized in the middlelayer level to further develop a complex ServiceNow platform. The focus is on implementing business logic, integrations, and processing data between the frontend and backend systems. - **Typical tasks:** - Designing and developing server-side business logic in ServiceNow using Business Rules, Script Includes, and Workflows. - Designing, implementing, and maintaining REST- and SOAP-based integrations to third-party systems (e.g. SAP, Jira, HR systems) via IntegrationHub or custom scripts. - Developing and optimizing data flows and transformations within the platform. - Analyzing and optimizing performance of server-side scripts and database interactions. - Ensuring platform stability and security through robust, error-resistant coding. - **Relevant technologies, tools, or methods:** - ServiceNow platform: in-depth knowledge of the Glide API (GlideRecord, GlideSystem), server-side scripting (JavaScript ES5). - Integrations: IntegrationHub (Spokes), REST/SOAP API Explorer, JSON, XML. - Automation: Flow Designer, Workflow Editor. - Development tools: ServiceNow Studio, VS Code with ServiceNow plugins. - Methodology: Agile (Scrum), use of Update Sets and Application Scopes for deployment. - **Typical KPIs or success metrics:** - Transaction response times for critical middlelayer processes. - Error rate in API calls and integrations (< 1%). - Success rate of automated workflows. - Code complexity (e.g. measured via SonarQube integration). - Adoption rate of new features enabled by the middlelayer. - **Key challenges, risks, or specifics:** - Complexity of dependencies between different ServiceNow modules and external systems. - Ensuring scalability under high transaction volumes. - Debugging asynchronous processes and integrations. - Adhering to ServiceNow best practices to maintain the platform's upgradeability ("out-of-the-box" vs. customization). - **Concrete deliverables:** - Implemented and tested Script Includes and Business Rules. - Fully configured and documented integrations in IntegrationHub. - Technical documentation of the developed logic and data flows. - Completed Update Sets, ready for deployment to production. - **Lessons learned/best practices:** - Encapsulate reusable logic in Script Includes instead of duplicating it across multiple Business Rules. - Prefer asynchronous Business Rules for long-running operations to avoid blocking the user experience. - Use Flow Designer over the classic Workflow Editor for new automations.

- A company is seeking an experienced interim procurement professional to support its Amsterdam office due to a departing colleague. - The role will end once a permanent successor is found, with the possibility of extension depending on the recruitment process. - The professional will act as the sole representative of a group-wide procurement organization in the Amsterdam office, working closely with a team of nine spread across Europe. - The role involves managing end-to-end procurement processes for both existing and new suppliers, focusing on Marketing and Professional Services categories. - The professional will ensure adherence to procurement standards, negotiate prices, and compare offers in collaboration with business owners. - The onboarding will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person days in Amsterdam.

A company is looking for an experienced Technical Writer responsible for creating and managing datasheets, product brochures and catalogs. These documents are crucial for sales, legally binding and part of internal quality assurance. The product brochures present key product features and customer benefits, while the datasheets contain detailed specifications. The role involves independently managing and overseeing all correction and review processes through to final approval, as well as ensuring the defined quality and release processes according to company guidelines. In addition, the final data must be archived in the relevant systems such as the Promo Office database, PDM and internet CMS. - Creation of datasheets, product brochures and catalogs according to specifications. - Preparation of data for print production and ISO-compliant archiving in the product management system. - Management of versioned documents for print production and online publication. - Ensuring the defined quality and release processes. - Archiving final data in the relevant systems.

Management of a strategic digitalization project in a hospital network, e.g. the implementation of a new hospital information system (HIS) or an electronic patient record (ePA) according to KHZG. - **Typical tasks:** - Overall responsibility for project planning, control, and monitoring (time, budget, quality). - Management of the interdisciplinary project team. - Requirements, risk, and stakeholder management. - Planning and management of change management and rollouts. - Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (KHZG, GDPR). - **Relevant technologies, tools & methods:** - HIS systems (Orbis, iMedOne), ePA solutions. - Standards: HL7, FHIR. - Methods: PRINCE2, PMI/PMBOK, agile/hybrid. - Tools: MS Project, Jira, Confluence. - **Typical KPIs & success metrics:** - KHZG compliance, user adoption rate (>85%), process efficiency, milestone adherence. - **Key challenges & risks:** - High process complexity, intensive stakeholder management, interoperability, data security. - **Deliverables:** - Project plan, status reports, requirements specification, change concept, cutover plan, project closure report.

A company is looking for an experienced expert in P2P / Purchase to Pay / Procure to Pay to merge the IT finance systems of two entities. The goal of the project is to ensure smooth system integration and optimize processes. In this role, the expert will work closely with relevant stakeholders to analyze requirements, develop solutions, and support the implementation. Main tasks: - Analyze the current IT finance systems of both entities - Develop a strategy for system consolidation - Optimize P2P processes - Support implementation and integration - Collaborate with internal teams and external partners - Ensure compliance with finance and regulatory guidelines

A company is looking for a skilled SOX Consultant to support their compliance and regulatory needs. The role will focus on ensuring adherence to SOX requirements during an IPO process, providing expert guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across different time zones. - Develop and implement SOX compliance frameworks tailored to IPO requirements. - Assess internal controls and identify areas of improvement. - Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure compliance readiness. - Provide training and mentorship on SOX-related matters. - Support audits and liaise with external auditors as needed. - Document processes and prepare reports for stakeholders.

A private equity firm is looking for an authorized signatory residing in the UAE to support the team for six months. The role requires close cooperation with the board of directors. Main tasks: - Taking on the company's signing authority. - Close cooperation with the board of directors as well as external stakeholders, including lawyers and advisors. - No subject-matter expertise required. - Project volume and billing tbd.

A company is looking for an experienced iOS App Tester who knows XCUI tests and REST APIs. The goal of the project is to ensure the quality and functionality of an iOS app that is still in development. The tester will work closely with the development team to create and run automated tests and to check API integration. - Create and run XCUI tests for the iOS app - Review and validate REST API integrations - Collaborate with developers to identify and fix bugs - Document test results and prepare reports

A company is looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect for a project that involves connecting Deutsche Bahn AG’s Identity and Access Management system (IAM) to the SAP landscape under SAP S/4 Hana. The IAM system, DeBI – Deutsche Bahn Identity, manages digital identities and access to corporate applications and supports compliance with security policies. As part of the Argo subproject, the integration of the IAM system (based on One Identity Manager) with the SAP landscape will take place. The goal of the project is to create technical and functional concepts, coordinate requirements, moderate workshops, and drive technology strategies and innovations. - Create technical concepts as implementation templates for development in One Identity Manager (OIM) - Provide functional support in creating functional concepts - Coordinate with the functional design regarding described requirements - Estimate effort for technical solutions in the project - Moderate workshops on technical architecture topics - Conduct reviews of design, code, and tests - Drive and promote the technological strategy, knowledge sharing, and standardization in the project

- Operational control and management of material requirement planning and provisioning, as well as maintenance of material master data for an efficient material flow - Ensuring and monitoring the operational material flow and proactively initiating measures in case of deviations, in close coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders - Optimizing inventory levels in terms of tied-up capital costs, material coverage, and demand fulfillment - Contributing to the further development of processes and organization of the Material Management department

- Development and enhancement of data management in SQL Server for fixed network and all-IP products, and integration of existing and new data sources from SQL Server/Oracle from CRM systems and workflow management systems - Building a database in SQL that collects and consolidates data from different source systems (CRM and workflow systems) - Creating and extending database analyses in Tableau for daily reporting - Advising business units (e.g., Technology, Order Management) on data collection and customer data management - Continuous optimization and establishment of the data management process and data quality for future projects

A company is seeking support in setting up or optimizing a structured funding controlling system for municipal energy, infrastructure, or digitization projects. The goal is to increase efficiency and transparency in the use of funding and ensure compliance with funding regulations. The role includes identifying suitable funding programs at the EU, federal, and state levels, assisting with applications, fund disbursements, and preparation of usage reports. It also involves setting up a monitoring and reporting system (e.g., in Excel) that aligns project plans with funding requirements. Consulting on processes and interfaces such as accounting and project management, as well as training internal teams as needed, are also part of the tasks. - Identification of suitable funding programs (EU, federal, state) - Support with application, fund disbursement, and usage reports - Setting up monitoring/reporting (e.g., in Excel) - Aligning project plans with funding requirements - Consulting on processes and interfaces (e.g., accounting, project management) - Training internal teams as needed

A company is seeking support for a project aimed at transparently mapping the overall ordering process in the Portals area. The goal is to combine relevant data sources from order to activation to enable a holistic view of the end-to-end process. This should facilitate the identification of process deviations and optimization potentials. Key project milestones include connecting the required data sources, building self-service reports, and implementing automated alerts for deviations in the process flow. The challenge lies in the technical and professional integration of heterogeneous systems and data flows to ensure consistent monitoring and control of the ordering process. - Analysis and documentation of requirements in the Omnichannel area using requirements management tools and structured collection methods - Professional and technical analysis of existing data sources and ETL processes using database tools - Recording and evaluation of existing interfaces between source and target systems based on technical documentation - Consulting on technical integration of defined data sources into the Celonis environment considering the tools used (Celonis EMS, Data Pool and Data Push API) - Creation of technical queries and representations for process visualization based on provided platform functions (Celonis PQL, Studio) - Use of system-side functions for visualization and analysis of existing business processes (via Celonis Process Explorer) - Professional consulting on technical interfaces, data provision and systemic requirements

A company is looking for freelance support in HSE management / safety specialist for a long-term project. The goal of the project is to ensure and coordinate all safety measures on a construction site in Wiesbaden in accordance with legal and contractual requirements. The role includes the responsibility for implementing and monitoring occupational safety measures, conducting trainings and audits, as well as creating and maintaining HSE reporting. The HSE Manager will work closely with clients, consortium members and contractors to ensure compliance with safety standards. Key responsibilities: - Coordinate safety measures on the construction site in accordance with Section 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act - Align and coordinate safety measures with contractors - Maintain and update the HSE site manual - Conduct toolbox talks - Attend coordination meetings - Prepare and carry out trade-specific risk assessments - Perform regular site inspections including reporting and photo documentation - Report and track deficiencies and derive appropriate actions - Conduct HSE training and instruction sessions - Monitor the use of personal protective equipment - Organize and carry out HSE audits - Create and maintain HSE reports - Review relevant supplier documents - Analyze work and near-miss incidents including preventive measures - Issue directives to contractors on HSE-related matters