Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, Project, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Salary
- from 7.832 € Gross/Month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Onsite
Job Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for the company's information security, lead an expert team, develop strategies, optimize ISMS processes, and implement modern cyber defense concepts.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Perception of overall strategic and operational responsibility for information security across the entire VERBUND Group.
- Future-oriented development and implementation of the Information Security Strategy in compliance with regulatory requirements (including NIS2, BSI-KritisV, GDPR).
- Leadership and development of highly qualified team leaders and experts, including company-wide functions such as data protection.
- Derivation and implementation of roadmaps and master plans for information security, as well as the exercise of corporate-wide policy authority.
- Process optimization and further development of the ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 27001 and 27019.
- Responsibility for cyber defense concepts, SOC integration, and modern security architectures.
- Monitoring of current threat situations, technological developments, and regulatory trends related to critical infrastructures, along with analysis of the potential impacts on the VERBUND Group.
- Development and maintenance of national and international collaborations (e.g., E-CERT, Oesterreichs Energie, E-Control).
- Management and facilitation of internal and external audits, as well as close coordination with relevant stakeholders and committees.
- Collaboration with IT, OT, and other departments to ensure comprehensive IT/OT security and business continuity.
- Responsibility for budget planning and resource control within one's own area of responsibility.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Information Security, or a comparable qualification with several years of professional experience.
Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge in the development, implementation, and operation of ISMS systems (ISO/IEC 27001/27019).
- Proven expertise in Cyber Security, Incident Response, Forensics, SIEM/SOC, as well as modern security architectures (Zero Trust, XDR, Cloud Security).
- In-depth understanding of OT security (e.g., SCADA systems, automation technology) as well as IT/OT convergence.
- Strong affinity for compliance and regulatory requirements (NIS2, BSI-KritisV, GDPR).
- Strong strategic thinking and change leader mentality to establish a company-wide Security-First culture.
- Resilient, robust personality with high agility, strong communication skills, and a solution-oriented work approach.
- Excellent written and spoken proficiency in German and English.
Experience
- Several years of leadership experience in managing security teams (from 5 FTE) in a highly regulated environment (e.g., critical infrastructure, energy, telecommunications).
- Experience in dealing with complex corporate structures, stakeholder communication, and governance processes.
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VERBUND AG
Wien
VERBUND is Austria's leading power company and one of Europe's largest producers of hydroelectric power. Almost 96 percent of its electricity comes from renewable sources, mainly waterpower.
Description
- Company Size
- 250+ Employees
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Power Sector, Economy
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Head of Information Security
- Salary
- from 7.832 € Gross/Month
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
