Expert- Information Security (M/F/D)

59610 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

The Information Security Officer / Information Security Consultant plays a crucial role in safeguarding information assets and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an effective information security management framework that protects against data breaches, cyber threats, and promote a culture of security awareness.

Successful candidates for this role possess a strong understanding of information security principles, risk management frameworks, and relevant compliance requirements. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for effectively conveying complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What you do:

• Design and implement information security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate, recommend, develop, monitor and maintain security policies, procedures and systems
• Ensure that security architecture, controls, processes, policies and procedures are aligned with security standards and requirements for data protection, business continuity, IT service continuity and disaster recovery
• Develop procedures and act as interface for security risk assessments and compliance audits
• Systematically assess the effectiveness of security controls in all services provided by Allianz, its partners and third-party providers
• Define and conduct information security trainings and awareness campaigns, promote knowledge and awareness of security requirements and processes
• Work closely with IT and other departments to implement security measures and ensure the security of all systems and applications.
• Manage security risks and their related assessments, identify deviations from security policies and guidelines and develop effective strategies to mitigate identified risks or deviations
• Stay current with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions. Recommend and implement new security technologies as needed.

 
What you bring :

• Higher education degree in IT or comparable technical education
• Relevant work experience in information security, security policies, security systems and governance
• Understanding the security architecture and technical platforms
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process and internal IT control testing or operational auditing
• Applying analytical thinking, methodological and conceptual as well as consulting skills
• Profound knowledge of information security management systems and relevant industry standards (in particular ISO2700x, NIST, COBIT)
• CISM, ISO27001 or CISSP certifications desirable

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. 
 
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. 
 
Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.