Information Security Manager
INFORM DataLab GmbH
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber Security
About the role
- You will work closely with our CISO to drive the continued development of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) across all business areas.
- You will run core ISMS processes — from risk analyses and internal audits to preparing management reviews — and ensure clear, robust documentation.
- You will lead security initiatives, monitor their progress, and coordinate all stakeholders from central functions and business units to continuously strengthen our security standards.
- You will advise non-certified business units and support them in progressively developing and improving their ISMS toward ISO 27001 maturity.
- When needed, you will act as deputy for the CISO and represent defined responsibilities confidently in their absence.
Requirements
- Completed vocational training or degree in IT, information security, cyber security or a comparable field
- Ideally more than 3 years of relevant professional experience in information security (e.g., ISO, Security Specialist, Security Coordinator or similar)
- Solid knowledge and practical experience with information security standards, processes and controls
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and excellent communication skills
- Ability to present complex issues clearly and to prepare decision-making
- Good knowledge of common IT security architectures and tools, especially regarding Microsoft and cloud-based environments is desirable
- Certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, Lead Auditor, CISM, CISA or comparable are an advantage
- German (C2) — full professional proficiency, and very good English (B2)
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working (approx. 50% remote)
- Workation
- Sabbatical
- Childcare for children under 3, including a childcare allowance
- Urban Sports Club membership and additional health/fitness offers, e.g., bike leasing
- Long-term development prospects with a wide range of training opportunities
- Varied, healthy and subsidised lunch in our canteen
- Large INFORM summer party, company and team outings, as well as a Christmas party
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
information securityrisk analysisinternal auditsdocumentationISO 27001IT security architecturescloud-based environmentssecurity standardssecurity processessecurity controls
Soft skills
communication skillsstakeholder managementpresentation skillsdecision-makingleadershiporganizational skillsadvisory skillscollaborationproblem-solvingconfidence
Certifications
ISO 27001 Lead ImplementerISO 27001 Lead AuditorCISMCISA