Information Security Manager

About the job

Information Security & Resilience is the core team and central driver for Information Security at Allianz Technology. The division is tasked to continue evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures and to oversee the effectiveness and guide the implementation of security controls.

The Information Security Consultant/Manager is a key role within the Security Function. He/She will oversee the effective implementation of Information Security requirements by effectively managing security risks within the organization, as well as in all services provided by Allianz Technology as  shared service provider to its Allianz-internal customers, including those provided by third party suppliers and outsourcing providers.

What you do 

• Serve as the central contact for information security-related matters in service provisioning, interfacing with business units, partners, customers, and safeguarding functions, while providing consulting and liaison with stakeholders.
• Promote knowledge and awareness of Allianz Technology's security requirements and processes, ensuring effective implementation of security principles throughout the service lifecycle, including external parties.
• Coordinate, track, and monitor information security risks with risk owners, conducting regular security review meetings to assess and address risks.
• Systematically assess the effectiveness of security controls in services provided by Allianz Technology and its partners, ensuring compliance with Group-wide standards, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Develop security policies, guidelines, and procedures, contributing to the definition of contractual security provisions for third-party management.
• Manage security risk assessments, addressing deviations from security policies, and developing strategies to mitigate identified information security risks.
• Identify protection goals, objectives, and metrics to oversee the implementation and compliance of security standards in all Allianz Technology services and projects.

What you bring

• University degree in computer science, natural sciences, or equivalent professional experience, with over 5 years of experience in IT and information security-related fields.
• Sound knowledge of IT security technology, architecture, and processes, including information security management systems and industry standards (ISO2700x, COBIT5/2019,ISO31000,ISO42001 ).
• Proven experience in developing information security policies and procedures, with a strong track record in supplier management, IT outsourcing, and defining/monitoring contractual security provisions.
• Technical skills in Power BI, Power Automate and AI.
• Project management and leadership experience in complex enterprise environments, preferably within agile teams, demonstrating the ability to cope with high workloads and exercise independence, judgment, and initiative.
• Proficiency in English with excellent international communication skills, capable of preparing professional documentation for various audiences and senior management.

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.

88191 | IT & Tech Engineering | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Technology | Full-Time | Permanent

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.