CISO (m/w)
Your tasks:
Implement and oversee the company’s IT security framework including cybersecurity
Ensure that security considerations are considered in every phase of the system development life cycle, striving for the principle of SecDevOps
Continuously evaluate and manage the company’s IT risk posture
Manage business continuity and disaster recovery preparation
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and best practices
Be responsible for IT security policies, standards, and key controls
Lead the company’s IT security certification activities
Be responsible for assigning internal access rights and other security-critical tasks
Lead incident response and crisis management
Promote a culture of strong information security
Ensure ongoing cybersecurity awareness training and education for users
Establish and lead a high-performing IT security team
Engage with partners, clients, auditors, and regulators on IT security issues
Your profile:
7-10 years of experience in information security, some of which preferably in a leadership role
Proven experience in the implementation of IT security frameworks and certifications, preferably in financial services or other highly regulated industries
Strong technical acumen in IT infrastructure and networking as well as in cybersecurity technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, VPNs, and security protocols
Working experience as a systems engineer is a must
University degree in computer science or in a related technical field required and master’s degree preferred (equivalent work experience will be considered)
Relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar are highly desirable
Fluency in verbal and written English required, German is a big plus
Strategic mindset with the ability to align security measures with business objectives
Willingness to go the extra mile in a startup environment
- Deutsch
- Englisch
- Compliance
- Management / Führung
- Security
- Firewall
- VPN
- CISSP
- CISM