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In this role, you will develop security strategies, design security architectures, and ensure the security of data center and cloud operations as well as internal systems.
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Your role in the team
- As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), you will shape the strategic and operational development of information security at AKDB.
- With a clear mandate and a direct reporting line to the Executive Board, you will play a key role in building a future-proof and resilient security organization.
- In this role, you will further develop structures, processes, and capabilities and be responsible for the security of our operations, products, and internal systems.
- As CISO, you are responsible for the strategic and operational development of AKDB’s information security.
- Reporting directly to the Executive Board, you will shape a future-ready security organization for our data center and cloud operations, products, and internal systems.
- You continuously develop our security strategy, security architecture, and operational security operations.
- You are responsible for expanding the Security Operations, Security Engineering, Vulnerability Management, and Application Security functions.
- You strengthen our capabilities to detect and defend against cyber threats and further develop our incident response, forensics, and threat hunting functions.
- You embed Security by Design and DevSecOps sustainably into product development.
- You ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements.
- You work closely with the Information Security Officer (ISO) and Platform & Cloud Services, and represent operational security to customers, authorities, and auditors.
Our expectations of you
Qualifications
- You have in-depth technical knowledge of security operations, SIEM/EDR, incident response, forensics, vulnerability management, and security architecture.
- You are familiar with relevant security standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIS-2, and the BSIG.
- You have experience in Application Security and DevSecOps, for example in areas such as threat modeling, security testing, and penetration testing programs.
- You stand out for your strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and ability to lead teams confidently, even in times of crisis.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or BSI IT-Grundschutz Practitioner or Consultant are an advantage, but not a requirement.
Experience
- You have several years of leadership experience in IT security, ideally as a CISO or Head of Security, and have already built and developed security organizations.
- You have experience with the security requirements of an in-house data center, as well as cloud and software environments.
What we offer
- An approachable, values-driven leadership and company culture that supports innovative and autonomous work.
- A motivated team and exciting, challenging tasks.
- A secure job with an attractive salary and, as a rule, permanent contracts.
- Flexible working hours: flexitime and up to 60% remote work.
- 30 days of annual leave + 3 paid days off per year.
- Workation: Up to 30 days in the European Economic Area (including Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) — subject to team coordination.
- Part-time studies, targeted professional development, and talent management to support personal growth.
- Modern, centrally located offices with a rooftop terrace, underground parking, and a pleasant working environment.
- Corporate benefits, such as a discounted Deutschlandticket, subsidized childcare, and a variety of employee events.
Benefits
Work-Life-Integration
Health, fitness & fun
Higher take-home pay
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About your employer
The Anstalt für Kommunale Datenverarbeitung in Bayern is a leading IT service provider in Germany. As a complete provider, it supplies software solutions and services for all core areas of municipal administration.
- 1971
- Digital Agency
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
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- 3.2
- Engineering
- 3.3
- Working conditions
- 4.0
- Team culture
- 3.5
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