Senior Information Security Leader

Starbuck James Ltd; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an executive to co-lead the information security function, drive the IS strategy, and build data security operations protecting global enterprise data. The role is based in Munich with possible relocation support, and requires fluent business English and regular international travel.

You will align IS with business goals and regulatory demands in a large, regulated environment. The position calls for senior leadership, hands-on technical depth, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across the IS operations spectrum.
• Broad, hands-on technical expertise preferred over single-domain focus.
• Strong knowledge of IAM, SecOps, IT Ops and InfoSec principles.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, MITRE and DORA.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead the design and execution of the complete security operations strategy.
• Provide hands-on leadership across IAM, SecOps, IT Ops and InfoSec.
• Oversee incident response, ensuring timely detection and resolution.
• Engage senior leaders to align IS with business objectives and regulations.
• Guide compliance and data protection across a global enterprise.

Skills

Executive leadership

IAM & SecOps

Incident response

InfoSec governance

Cross-functional leadership

AI in security

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Job description

My client is one of Europe’s largest in-house IT service providers supplying solutions to 150,000 employees worldwide. This internal technology organisation employs over 10,000 people in a global shared services matrix providing interconnected hardware, software, networking, cloud, data centres and cyber security. Information Security (IS) embraces all these activities and a new senior role has arisen within the IS leadership team. We are seeking an executive to co‑lead the IS function, implementation of the IS strategy, aligning it with the overlying business objectives and regulation, building data security operations which protect every part of the global enterprise they support. This is incredible opportunity to contribute and influence at the highest level across a highly regulated and fast‑changing business landscape. The role will be responsible for ensuring all technology platforms, collaboration tools, infrastructure and workplace systems operate securely, comply with relevant regulations and protect sensitive corporate and customer data. It is a broad role that embraces the entire spectrum of IAM, SIEM and SOAR.

The Role

Co‑lead development and implementation of the complete security operations strategyApply deep hands‑on technical know‑how in all aspects of SecOpsSupport leadership around incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidentsPromote and manage the increasing importance of IS across all business unitsAssure and optimise operational excellence throughout IS domainStay current with emerging security trends, technologies and threatsRecommend appropriate actions to enhance organisation’s securityInfluence and collaborate with senior leadership stakeholders

What you bring

• 15 years + technical experience across the entire IS operations spectrum
• Very wide technical knowledge crucial - breadth of experience is preferred over specialism in a specific IS domain
• Strong knowledge of IS principles, technologies and best practice across IAM, SecOps, IT Ops and InfoSec
• Proven track record in senior technical leadership roles, managing very large matrices
• Experience with security frameworks, standards and regulations (i.e. DORA, NIST, MITRE)
• Knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use

This is an executive level position working for one of the best employers in the world, and you will receive an excellent rewards package. The role must be full‑time based in Munich, requiring local residency in Germany. Support with relocation could be provided. Fluent business English is essential and there could be regular international travel.