Local ISO

About the Job 

The Local Information Security Officer (LISO) at Allianz Technology plays a vital role within the Allianz Technology’s CISO area. The LISO represents our global Business and Regional Information Security Team and is locally responsible for oversight of the related ISMS activities, risk identification and assessment, prevention and advice to local management as well as to our Operating Entities – our closest customers - with respect to the Information Security. In his/her function, the LISO is instrumental in building up and integrating IS assurance capabilities.

What you do

• Oversee the implementation of and compliance with Allianz Technology IS framework, regulatory requirements and industry security standards in all Allianz Technology services and in projects.
• Ensure transparency and visibility of Information Security at local executive body / management team, secure buy-in for and prioritization of any remediation actions
• Closely cooperate with your peers locally (Heads of IT/Operations) and globally (Allianz Technology CISO team)
• Serve as central contact person for information security-related matters for the location, including interfaces to business, partners, customers and other safeguarding functions
• Build and promote Information Security awareness locally, fostering a strong security culture across the organization
• Serve as single point of contact for our internal customers (Operating Entities): build relationships with OE CISO / IT representatives, support OE audit requests and IS activities, provide OE with relevant information
• Run local security boards, meetings and ensure proper upstream reporting towards central teams
• Enforce regulatory and corporate compliance in the information security area
• Support the annual compliance reporting process for their area of responsibility and ensuring timely delivery of results
• Coordinate information security-related activities of their area of responsibility and provide information as necessary to relevant control functions, in particular Risk, Data Privacy, Compliance and Internal Audit
• Systematically assess the effectiveness of security controls in all services provided by Allianz Technology locally, its partners and third-party providers.
• Assess and address deviations from security policies and contractual security provisions, as well as developing effective strategies to mitigate identified information security risks.
• Regularly align with and contribute to the global Allianz Technology ISO community.

What you bring

• University degree in computer science, IT auditing, cybersecurity or equivalent professional experience.
• Long track record of experience in IT, 5 years+ experience in Information Security related fields and/or risk management or IT audit.
• Sound hands-on knowledge of IT security technology, architecture and processes and profound knowledge of information security management systems and relevant industry standards and control frameworks (in particular NIST CRF, ISF SoGP, ISO270xx, COBIT2019); local regulatory standards.
• Professional experience with supplier management (including Cloud providers), IT outsourcing and relevant control frameworks.
• Ability to cope with high workload, and being able to exercise good levels of independence, judgment and initiative.
• Proficient in English and, preferably, the local language.
• Desirable certifications: CEH/CISM/CISSP/CRISC; ISO27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
• Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use.

What we offer

• We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in-person collaboration and remote working incl. up to 25 days per year working from abroad.
• We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location).
• From career development and digital learning programs to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered.
• Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach.

About Allianz Technology

With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalization. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries around the world, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimize, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co-create the best customer experience.

We service the entire spectrum of digitalization – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centers, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction.

In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz.

Find us at: www.linkedin.com/company/allianz-technology.

Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion

Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities, and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences, and backgrounds our employees contribute.

To Recruitment Agencies

Allianz Technology has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Technology does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firm recruiters.

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz.