Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, Project, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- from 58.000 € Gross/Year
- Location
- Linz
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this key position, you will develop a comprehensive information security strategy, lead audits, analyze risks, and advise internal teams on security and privacy issues while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- In this key leadership role, you will lead the internal Information Security and Data Privacy Management team and bear overall responsibility for the strategic direction, implementation, and continuous development of information security within the company.
- Development and implementation of a comprehensive information security strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Participation in the development of the company-wide integrated security, data protection, and compliance strategy.
- Support of internal teams on security and data protection topics.
- Regular reporting to management.
- Further development and operational implementation of an integrated information security and data protection management system according to ISO 27001.
- Planning, organizing, and conducting internal and external audits and certifications.
- Management of the Security Incident Process and Crisis Management.
- Conduct regular protection requirement analyses with subsequent derivation of measures.
- Development and maintenance of policies and processes related to information security, data protection, and compliance.
- Identification, assessment, and management of information, data protection, and compliance risks.
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements (e.g., GDPR, NIS2 Directive, ...) and relevant standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001).
- Ensuring and maintaining GDPR-relevant documentation (e.g., Record of Processing Activities).
- Evaluation and management of service providers and partners from a security and compliance perspective.
- Building an active security culture through awareness programs, training sessions, and workshops.
- Professional consulting on matters of information security, data protection, and compliance — also within the scope of municipal digitization projects or external partnerships.
- Active participation in internal and external committees as well as exchange with authorities, supervisory bodies, and professional groups.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in IT security, IT management, or a comparable qualification.
Qualifications
- Certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor or similar are advantageous.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements (GDPR, NIS2, ISO/IEC 27001, etc.).
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Structured, solution-oriented working approach with a pragmatic view of the right level of security — without losing sight of the users.
Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in information security, ideally in a leadership role.
- Experience with integrated management systems (e.g., IMS according to ISO 27001).
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Benefits
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Job Locations
Location Linz
Oberösterreich
Austria
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This is your employer
IKT Linz GmbH
Linz
The IKT Linz Group is one of the largest IT service providers in Linz and a prime example of shared services in the public sector. We provide top-quality IT solutions and support to our customers, always finding new ways to increase efficiency and satisfaction.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Internet, IT, Telecommunication
Chief Information Security Officer
- Salary
- from 58.000 € Gross/Year
- Location
- Linz
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
