A leading global software development company is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the strategic and operational direction of its global information security program. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of enterprise security in cloud-native environments, a pragmatic risk-management mindset, and a strong ability to align security with business goals.
Key Responsibilities :
* Define and execute a global information security strategy aligned with company-wide objectives.
* Lead and evolve enterprise-wide security governance, architecture, and operational frameworks across application, infrastructure, and data domains.
* Establish and manage security policies, standards, and procedures across development, operations, and compliance teams.
* Own incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery planning and testing.
* Serve as the primary point of contact for all security matters across internal and external stakeholders.
* Monitor emerging threats and ensure proactive mitigation aligned with current industry best practices.
* Collaborate with Engineering and DevOps teams to embed security by design into the SDLC.
* Drive company-wide awareness, training, and security culture initiatives.
* Oversee audits, certifications, and compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant frameworks.
Ideal Candidate Profile :
* 10+ years in Information Security leadership roles, ideally in high-growth software or SaaS organisations.
* Strong technical foundation in application security, cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP), IAM, and secure SDLC practices.
* Proven track record in building and scaling security teams and programs.
* Experience navigating complex international regulatory and compliance landscapes.
* Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
Why Join :
* Be part of a purpose-driven organisation building impactful digital solutions across sectors.
* Join an international team with strong innovation culture and a modern tech stack.
* Opportunity to shape and lead a strategic function with executive visibility.
* Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
Information Security Officer • Berlin, Germany, Germany
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