Chief Information Security Officer

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