Hybrid Information Security Officer

at PALTRON

• Job title: Information Security Officer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About the role

• Information Security Officer based in Frankfurt for a leading provider in heating and sanitation services. Focused on IT-Security strategy implementation and risk management across Germany.

Responsibilities

• You will lead the expansion and further development of IT security in Germany – from defining the security strategy to embedding it within local structures
• You will develop and maintain central security policies, architectures and guidelines in alignment with Group standards and ensure their implementation across the German organization
• You will identify and assess security risks, vulnerabilities and threats and derive effective, pragmatic measures to improve the security posture
• You will manage the implementation of security policies and frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, BSI IT-Grundschutz) and monitor compliance as well as adherence to legal requirements such as the GDPR
• You will coordinate national incident management, manage external partners (e.g. SOC/MDR, penetration testing, managed services) and be responsible for KPI/SLA controlling
• You will drive the development of a strong security culture, create awareness programs and raise awareness among the executive team and employees at all locations
• You will be the central point of contact for IT security matters in Germany, translate Group requirements into actionable processes and support local teams with rollout and implementation

Requirements

• Experience in IT security/information security with a focus on strategy, processes and governance
• Experience with common security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, BSI IT-Grundschutz) and ideally with managing external service providers
• Solid understanding of network security, endpoint protection, SIEM and cloud security
• Strong communication skills in German (at least C1) and English (B2) and confident when working with international stakeholders
• Ability to communicate security requirements clearly and to embed them sustainably within organizations

Benefits

• Experience growth: Be part of HomeServe’s exciting journey and actively shape the development of the service group with your ideas
• Flexibility: Take advantage of mobile working options and flexible time models with up to five days of time off in lieu
• Individual development: Benefit from a wide range of training opportunities for your professional and personal development
• Health focus: Annual health budget of €900, specialist appointment coordination, JobBike leasing, a digital health coach and a subsidy for gym membership
• Work–life balance: HomeServe supports you with a discounted job ticket, company pension scheme and 30 days of annual leave