Senior Consultant, Information Security

carmasec GmbH & Co. KG

(Senior) Consultant for Information Security at carmasec shaping the cyber future by developing ISMS solutions and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeEssen • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €57,200 - €90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You develop tailored ISMS solutions for our clients
You create policies and practical, implementable security concepts
You implement technical and organizational measures
You lead engaging projects to ensure compliance with new regulatory requirements (e.g., NIS-2, DORA) and prepare our clients for the future
You help our clients detect threats early and establish processes for efficient IT risk management
You conduct Business Impact Analyses
You support our clients in embedding information security as an integral part of their organization
Together we look for projects that match your interests. You will have a say in which client project you work on.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of hands-on experience in information security
Willingness to take responsibility and make decisions
Enthusiasm for personal development and continuous learning
Strong ability to self-organize and plan work efficiently
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience applying standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, BSI-Grundschutz) and tailoring them to individual client needs
We welcome the following skills; otherwise you will learn them during onboarding: confident use of consulting methods such as time management, project and client management, and quality management
Motivation to actively contribute to carmasec's ongoing development
In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., NIS-2, DORA, BAIT/VAIT, MaRisk, TISAX, CRA)
Ideally, professional experience in a consulting environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Self-fulfillment: freedom to experiment, an open error culture, and the opportunity to help shape company structures are a given
Mentorship: our experienced colleagues support you in your personal and professional development
Flexible working hours: work during your most productive hours and schedule private commitments flexibly. Overtime is compensated
Additional benefits: choose from options such as a Germany Job Ticket, Urban Sports Club membership, childcare-subsidy, or a company bike (JobRad)
Training and development: we invest in your growth through regular training and recognized certifications
Low travel requirements: we work remotely or from our offices in Cologne or Essen. On-site client meetings are the exception
Teambuilding: our monthly Open Space provides time for creative work on current topics. Regular events (e.g., joint workation, summer party, or Christmas party) are planned and organized by the team
Workation: combine work and travel or take an extended break as part of a sabbatical
Vacation: 30 days of vacation per year plus special leave for significant occasions

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Hard Skills & Tools

information securityrisk managementBusiness Impact Analysisconsulting methodsproject managementquality managementpolicy creationsecurity conceptstechnical measuresorganizational measures

Soft Skills

responsibilitydecision makingpersonal developmentcontinuous learningself-organizationplanninginterpersonal skillsleadership skillsmotivationcontribution

Certifications

ISO 27001BSI-Grundschutz