IT Specialist (m/f/d)

The financial administration of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate is looking for a

IT specialist (m/f/d)

at the Koblenz tax office

Of the 22 tax offices in Rhineland-Palatinate, four locations have a tax investigation and criminal matters office (StraFa office). These are the tax offices in Koblenz, Trier, Mainz and Neustadt a.d.W. As a criminal prosecution authority, it is the task of the criminal investigation and prosecution offices to investigate tax offenses and administrative tax offenses and to uncover unknown tax cases.

In particular, their task is to develop case-related applications to support the investigative activities of tax investigators and to participate in searches to secure digital evidence.

You will work very closely with your colleagues in IT forensics. Together, you will develop ideas for making electronic evidence available for investigations. You will communicate the solutions to your colleagues in workshops and training sessions. To gain an insight into the topic, you will take part in the necessary training measures (IT forensics basic course, tax investigation basic course).

What you should bring with you:

• Completed studies in the field of computer science
• good knowledge in the following areas:
  • Operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux, also older versions)
  • Hardware and software components of modern IT systems
  • Modern software development
  • databases
  • Network technology
  • Virtualization of systems
• a wide range of knowledge, including in:
  • IT security (data carriers, networks and operating systems)
  • Reverse engineering

Since this is a field service position and you will be participating in searches as an investigator for the public prosecutor's office or as an expert and official appraiser, the following are also required

• a class B driving license and the
• Willingness to travel on business (even at short notice)

absolutely necessary.

Additional knowledge would be an advantage, but is not mandatory:

• Use of forensic software (X-Ways, FTK images, Grml, Nuix)
• Mobile forensics (iOS, Android, etc.)
• Evidence-proof handling of data backups
• Technical computer science
• Cryptography (encryption and decryption of files / file systems)
• Criminal procedure law / data protection law
• Basic knowledge of tax law

Also expected:

• Open-mindedness towards new systems
• Good written expression for the preparation of expert opinions and reports
• Ability to work in a team and high level of commitment
• Flexibility and initiative, ability to cooperate and communicate
• Analytical thinking and quick comprehension
• Structured, thorough and independent way of working
• Responsible handling of sensitive data and information
• Very good knowledge of German (competent use of language C1/C2)
• Good knowledge of English

The civil service has a lot to offer:

• A special annual payment
• capital-forming benefits
• Supplementary pension scheme (VBL) for the public sector
• Flexible working hours
• Teleworking possible
• Collaboration in a dedicated team
• Technically modern working environment with multiple, virtualized machines
• Qualified induction training is provided by experienced colleagues
• Further education and training opportunities
• Health management
• Work-life balance is guaranteed through our voluntary commitment "The state government - a family-friendly employer"
• Free parking spaces in the office building

This is an open-ended employment relationship in accordance with TV-L. If the requirements under collective bargaining law and personal requirements are met, a classification up to pay group E 12 TV-L can be made. If you are suitably qualified and meet the requirements under civil service law, it may be possible to become a civil servant at a later date.

The state of Rhineland-Palatinate actively promotes equal treatment of all employees. We expressly welcome applications from all age groups, regardless of gender, disability, ethnic background, religion, ideology or sexual identity.

Severely disabled people will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional and personal qualifications.

As part of the State Equal Opportunities Act, we are aiming to increase the proportion of women. We are therefore particularly interested in applications from women. They will be given preferential consideration if they are equally suitable and qualified.

The Rhineland-Palatinate tax administration supports the compatibility of work and family life through family-friendly regulations and measures based on the voluntary commitment "The state government - a family-friendly employer".

The advertised position is generally also suitable for applicants with part-time employment. If corresponding applications are received, it will be checked whether the part-time wishes can be met within the scope of the official possibilities (in particular the requirements of the position, desired organization of working hours).

Experience, knowledge and skills acquired through family work or voluntary work will be taken into account when assessing qualifications in accordance with Section 8 (1) of the State Equal Opportunities Act

Further information on the type of activity can be obtained from Peter Philippi (Tel.: 0261/) at the State Tax Office.

Please send your application with meaningful documents, in particular with regard to the job profile, by no later than 30.11.2025 to the

State Office for Taxes
Personnel Department Z 12
Attn: Svenja Winninger-Dazert
Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str. 17
56073 Koblenz

Applications by electronic mail can be sent in PDF format to the email address

can be submitted.

Application documents will not be returned. We therefore ask you to send us copies. Once the application process has been completed, the documents will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations.

Data protection notice

For information on the processing of personal data in the personnel group of the State Taxation Office and on your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation as well as on your contact persons in data protection matters, please refer to the general information letter of the personnel group of the State Taxation Office. You can find this information letter at .