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Chief Information Security Officer

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Job Field
    IT, System, Security
  • Employment Type
    Part Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Salary
    from 69.204 € Gross/Year
  • Location
    Vienna
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this key role, you will develop and implement the information security strategy, coordinate security measures, advise management, and handle security incidents and crisis management.

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    Your role in the team

    • In this strategically central role within the General Directorate environment, you will be responsible for the development, management, and continuous improvement of GeoSphere Austria's information security strategy.
    • You act as a connecting element between management, research, operational ICT, legal, and external partners.
    • Development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the organization-wide information security strategy in alignment with the objectives of the Directorate-General.
    • Establishment and operation of an ISMS according to ISO/IEC 27001 (including policies, processes, risk management, and continuous improvement).
    • Overall responsibility for information security and cyber risks in a heterogeneous landscape of research systems, operational IT, legacy systems, cloud, and hybrid environments.
    • Implementation of regulatory requirements (including NIS2, GDPR, and national regulations for the public sector).
    • Advising and supporting the General Directorate in security-related strategic decisions.
    • Coordination and management of security measures in collaboration with the IKT-Services department, Data Protection, Legal, Facility Management, and specialist departments.
    • Development of a sustainable security awareness program for different target groups (science, administration, management).
    • Leadership and coordination of security incidents, including crisis communication, forensics, and lessons learned.
    • Ensuring target group-specific reporting (KPIs, risk reports, management reports) for the executive board and supervisory bodies.
    • Representation of GeoSphere Austria in security-relevant national and international networks and committees.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Completed university or FH degree with a focus on ICT, information security, computer science, engineering, or a comparable field of study.

    Qualifications

    • Very good understanding of heterogeneous ICT landscapes (On-Premises, Cloud/Hybrid, research ICT, operational systems).
    • Ability to present complex technical risks in an understandable manner for management and decision-making levels.
    • Strong communication and moderation skills, as well as confident demeanor when interacting with various stakeholders.
    • Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented working style.
    • Very good spoken and written German and English skills at least at C1 level.
    • Knowledge in handling security incidents, crisis management, and ICT forensics.
    • Basic understanding of data protection, BCM, and physical security.
    • Certifications in Information Security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor).

    Experience

    • Several years of professional experience in information security, ICT governance, risk management, or compliance management.
    • Proven experience in establishing or operating an ISMS according to ISO 27001.
    • Experience with NIS2 implementation or comparable regulatory frameworks.
    • Experience in the public sector, scientific organizations, or highly regulated environments.

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    What we offer

    • Gross annual salary (full-time basis): from EUR 69,204.80 (with at least 4 years of credited professional experience). The remuneration depends on the qualifications and increases according to legal regulations based on credited previous employment periods.
    • Paid 30-minute lunch break.
    • Vacation week starting from the completion of the 43rd year of life.
    • Working model: Flexible working hours (flextime and home office options).
    • Modern office: Ergonomic workstations with the option to use the garden on the company premises (also for meetings).
    • Your area of responsibility: Varied and autonomous.
    • Opportunities for development: To act creatively - to make a difference.
    • Resilient: In a successful company that makes an important contribution to our future.

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    • Location Vienna

      Hohe Warte 38

      1190 Wien

      Austria

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    GeoSphere Austria

    GeoSphere Austria

    Klagenfurt, Graz, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Wien

    The Austrian Meteorological and Geological Service (ZAMG) is responsible for all national meteorological and geophysical services, including: - collecting, processing and storing results of meteorological and geophysical investigations - providing information, advice and consultancy services - dealing with relevant meteorological and geophysical issues relating to environmental protection - informing, advising and warning in case of crises or emergencies, natural disasters or environmental catastrophes - carrying out work on climatological and geological surveys of Austria.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Founding year
    1851
  • Language
    German, English
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Public Service, Unions, Internet, IT, Telecommunication, Science, Research
  • Logo GeoSphere Austria

    Chief Information Security Officer

    Salary
    from 69.204 € Gross/Year
    Location
    Vienna
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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