Local Information Security Officer (m/f/d)

About the Job:

As a Local Information Security Officer (ISO) at Allianz Technology, you will play a crucial role in supervising and supporting the implementation of Information Security governance and related guidelines. You will ensure compliance with Allianz SE Group and Technology Information Security Frameworks, providing control assurance for services offered to internal customers.

What you do:

As Local Information Security Officer, you play a pivotal role in safeguarding Allianz Technology GmbH's IT environment.

• Lead Vulnerability and Lifecycle Management by proactively monitoring and enhancing IT security systems, reporting relevant KPIs to senior management as 1st Line of Defense.
• Collaborate closely with customers to improve all customer-relevant IS KPIs.
• Leverage expertise to manage internal and external audits, including ISO27001:2022, and collaborate with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements (DORA, NIS2) and drive initiatives with Allianz Technology SE to strengthen IT security internationally.
• Consult Service Owners/Business Owners and TPRM-/P&R Officer on information security, Third Party Risk Management, and Protection & Resilience topics.
• Play a crucial role in crisis management, leading response to major IT incidents, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and developing strategies for swift resolution and recovery.
• Identify and analyze IS risks, initiate and manage mitigation measures, and support the 2nd Line of Defense in risk management activities.

What you bring:

• Preferred bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.
• In-depth knowledge of IT security systems, including vulnerability and lifecycle management, with proficiency in conducting and coordinating penetration tests and security audits.
• Experience in developing and executing incident response plans, with the ability to lead major IT incidents and coordinate with cross-functional teams for effective resolution and recovery.
• Strong analytical skills to assess audit findings and security threats, capable of developing strategic solutions to mitigate risks.
• Excellent communication skills in German and English to train and advise colleagues, fostering security awareness and collaborating effectively with international stakeholders, including auditors and key users.
• Experience in driving security initiatives and projects, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proven leadership skills to guide teams and influence security practices across the organization, with relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar being highly desirable and knowledge of DORA, NIS2 and GDPR,

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 balancing family and career and help our people return from career breaks with valuable experience.

JOB INFORMATION:

Start date: asap | Regular working hours: 38.5 | Usual place of work: Vienna | Salary: from EUR 80.000.- gross per year (a higher salary will be considered depending on the specific qualifications, experience and skills) 

80088 | 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 centres, 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 agency or search firm recruiters. When we engage with recruitment agencies, the partnership 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 is ultimately employed by Allianz.