Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

Permanent employee, Full-time · Köln, Remote

Your tasks

Your tasks

• Strategic Leadership:
   Develop and implement a security strategy aligned with business goals, leveraging external advisors for industry best practices and insights.
• Policy and Compliance:
   Assist in creating and enforcing security policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and establishing a governance framework in collaboration with external experts.
• Risk Management:
   Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks; develop and manage incident response plans with guidance from external specialists.
• Security Operations:
   Oversee daily security operations, manage key security technologies, and lead cybersecurity training for staff.
• Vendor and Incident Management:
   Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure security standards, and coordinate responses to security incidents.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in information security, with some experience in a leadership or managerial role preferred.
• Excellent language skills in both English and German (at least C1) is essential
• Strong understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external advisors and integrate their expertise into the company’s security strategy.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

Why us?

 To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:

Great Team Environment

• Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
• Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, Global Risk Assessment Services GmbH, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities

Individual learning and development plan

• Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
• Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
• Many free language classes
• Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
• The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
• We promote from within!

Work-Life Balance

• Hybrid set-up
• 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
• Flexible working hours and trust based working time
• 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
• Sabbatical options

Financial benefits

• A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
• JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance

Wellness Programs

• Subsidized Urban Sports Club
• Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
• Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life

Ready to join our team?

Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply to the link below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.

 We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!

 We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.

 Contact: Lisa Mies

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