Security Clearance & Classified Information Officer

Nokia; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

90+ days maternity/paternity leave

Life insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs support

Career & skills development

Coaches & Mentors

Learning environment for growth

Zusammenfassung

Nokia sucht eine erfahrene Fachkraft für Geheimschutz in Deutschland. Sie verantworten das Programm, die Prozessführung und die Governance rund um Geheimschutz, Sicherheitsüberprüfungen sowie den Umgang mit Verschlusssachen. Die Rolle erfordert praktische Erfahrungen und ist nicht als Einstiegsposition gedacht.

Sie arbeiten eng mit Behörden, Projekten und Mitarbeitern zusammen und fördern Sicherheitsbewusstsein sowie regelkonforme Prozesse im gesamten deutschen Organismus.

Qualifikationen

• Hands-on Erfahrung mit deutschen Geheimschutz-Anforderungen und Personal-Freigaben.
• Erfahrung im Umgang mit Geheimschutz-Dokumentation und Audits.
• Kenntnisse des deutschen Rechtsrahmens für Geheimschutz.
• Erfahrung im Kontakt mit Behörden und sicherheitsrelevanten Stakeholdern.
• Selbstständiges Arbeiten mit Integrität und Diskretion.
• Starke Dokumentations- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.
• Fließend Deutsch und gute Englischkenntnisse.

Aufgaben

• Leitung und Weiterentwicklung des Geheimschutzprogramms in Deutschland.
• Koordination von Personal-Sicherheitsüberprüfungen inkl. Dokumentation.
• Sicherstellung der Einhaltung deutscher Anforderungen zum Umgang mit Verschlusssachen.
• Schnittstelle zu Behörden und relevanten Sicherheitsstakeholdern.
• Beratung von Management, Projekten und Mitarbeitenden zu Geheimschutzpflichten.
• Unterstützung bei internen/externen Sicherheitsprüfungen und Audits.
• Monitoren von Vorfällen im Zusammenhang mit Geheimschutz.
• Entwicklung und Pflege von Verfahren, Arbeitsanweisungen und Nachweisdokumenten.
• Unterstützung der Umsetzung von Geheimschutzkontrollen in Personal, Material und IT.
• Förderung einer Kultur von Vertraulichkeit und Compliance im Unternehmen.

Kenntnisse

Geheimschutz Germany

Security clearance

Regulatory knowledge

German authorities

Independence

Documentation

Communication skills

Fluent German

English proficiency

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and implementing the company’s classified information protection framework, personnel security clearance processes and related compliance obligations in Germany. The successful candidate will have hands‑on and recent experience with German Geheimschutz requirements, including personnel security, classified information handling, security documentation, audits and interaction with relevant German authorities.

This is a specialist role requiring practical experience in Geheimschutz. It is not an entry‑level or training position.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Manage and further develop the company’s Geheimschutz program, processes and governance framework in Germany.
• Coordinate and oversee personnel security clearance procedures, including initiation, follow‑up, documentation and record keeping.
• Ensure compliance with applicable German requirements for the protection and handling of classified information, including Verschlusssachen, where applicable
• Act as the main internal point of contact for Geheimschutz matters and as the contact person for relevant German authorities and external security stakeholders.
• Advise management, project teams and employees on their responsibilities related to Geheimschutz, personnel security and classified information handling
• Support, prepare and follow up on internal and external security inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Manage and report incidents or suspected breaches involving classified information or Geheimschutz obligations.
• Develop, maintain and improve relevant procedures, work instructions, registers, evidence files and awareness materials.
• Support the implementation of personnel, material and IT‑related Geheimschutz controls where applicable, aligned with the relevant German Geheimschutz framework
• Promote a strong culture of confidentiality, security awareness and regulatory compliance across the German organization.

Key Skills And Experience

• Proven professional experience in Geheimschutz in Germany
• Recent hands‑on responsibility for security clearance processes and classified information management.
• Good knowledge of the German legal and regulatory framework for classified information security, including the environment around Sicherheitsüberprüfung and Geheimschutz in der Wirtschaft.
• Experience working with relevant German authorities, public‑sector security stakeholders or official Geheimschutz processes.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership and manage the Geheimschutz function with a high level of integrity and discretion.
• Strong organisational, documentation and communication skills
• Fluent German and good English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a global company, multinational matrix organisation or regulated industrial environment.
• Familiarity with the role and responsibilities of a Sicherheitsbevollmächtigte/r, where applicable. The German Geheimschutzhandbuch includes a dedicated section on the Sicherheitsbevollmächtigte/r and related responsibilities.
• Experience supporting international or cross‑border projects involving classified information or restricted‑access requirements.
• Experience developing security procedures, awareness briefings, audit evidence and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with personnel, material, visitor‑control and IT‑related aspects of Geheimschutz. The German Geheimschutzhandbuch covers personeller Geheimschutz, materieller Geheimschutz, Besuchskontrollverfahren and Kommunikations- und IT‑SicherheitKey Competencies
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and reliability.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Clear and confident communication with management, authorities and employees.
• Structured and accurate documentation skills.
• Ability to operate in a complex international environment while ensuring local German compliance.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented and able to balance business needs with strict security obligations.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

We’re providing an inclusive recruitment process that encourages diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to enrich our teams.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role’s requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well‑being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond