Senior Information Security Manager

NVISO Security

Information Security Manager leading CISOaaS or GRC consultants for NVISO in Germany. Enhancing clients’ cybersecurity posture and driving strategic security initiatives.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeMunich • 🇩🇪 GermanySenior💰 €90,000 - €130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You will lead our team of CISOaaS or GRC consultants while actively contributing to client projects
Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business objectives, risks, and specific security requirements
Assess clients’ security maturity (using ISO, BSI, or NIST standards) to identify gaps and areas for improvement
Develop and implement fit-for-purpose security programs that align with industry standards
Drive the security program at client sites, acting as the security champion
Conduct risk assessments, identify potential vulnerabilities, and recommend risk mitigation strategies
Oversee and support the implementation of the security program, including policies, procedures, and controls
Provide management with updates on the company’s overall ‘state of security’
Actively participate in the sales process by creating and presenting Statements of Work, project plans, and requirements definitions for projects run by your team

Requirements

What you’ll need

You are eligible for NATO security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Security, or a related field
Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Proven experience as a CISO and/or in successfully implementing ISO 27000-series or BSI Grundschutz for clients
In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards and frameworks, such as ISO 27001, DORA, NIST, NIS2, GDPR, etc.
Familiarity with risk management methodologies and their application to cybersecurity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and German to effectively convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

A training budget of €10,000 plus 10 days of paid training leave that can be rolled over for two years
Work with and learn from some of the best professionals in the European cybersecurity community
Prestigious continuing education opportunities (GSE, GXPN, CISSP, OSCP, etc.)
Unique team events (recent examples include Lisbon, Dubai, Malta, Lapland)
A comprehensive coaching program starting on day one
30 days of vacation
Flexible working hours and home office options (including the option to work abroad within the EU)
Coverage for Deutschlandticket and BahnCard50 costs
Company bike leasing
Company pension scheme
Attractive offices in the heart of Frankfurt and Munich (roof terrace, table tennis, PlayStation, BBQ)

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Hard Skills & Tools

CISOaaSGRCrisk assessmentssecurity programsISO 27001BSI GrundschutzNISTDORANIS2GDPR

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationrisk mitigationclient engagementteam managementpresentation skillsproblem-solvingstakeholder managementorganizational skills

Certifications

CISACISSPCISMISO 27001 ImplementerISO 27001 Auditor