Job
- Level
- Lead
- Job Field
- IT, DevOps, Security
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
Job Summary
In this position, you will develop the global information security strategy, lead security operations, conduct risk assessments, and implement security policies in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Job Technologies
Your role in the team
- Develop, implement, and maintain Transak's global information security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Oversee the design, deployment, and management of enterprise security architecture, tools, and frameworks.
- Leiten Sie alle Aspekte der Sicherheitsoperationen, einschließlich Vorfallserkennung, Reaktion und Behebung.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management to ensure a proactive security posture.
- Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures in line with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.
- Serve as the key liaison with auditors, regulators, and external partners on security and compliance matters.
- Oversee access control, identity management, data loss prevention, and endpoint protection programs.
- Collaborate with the Engineering, Compliance, and Legal teams to embed security into product design and company operations.
- Manage and mentor a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Lead incident response planning, business continuity, and disaster recovery initiatives.
- Act as a single point of contact for authorities and relevant stakeholders in the industry for external incident management reporting and remediation.
- Organize pen and stress testing for Transak local and global operations and monitor remediation of issues identified.
- Present regular security reports, KPIs, and risk updates to the executive leadership and board of directors.
- Champion cybersecurity awareness and training initiatives across the organisation and conduct periodical trainings for the local and global teams.
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Qualifications
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech and digital assets (e.g., DORA, GDPR, MiCA, PCI-DSS, NIS2).
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver under pressure.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in information security roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven experience managing security in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Demonstrated experience leading incident response, threat intelligence, and risk management programs.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments such as fintech, crypto, or Web3.
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Transak
Transak provides an advanced Web3 payment infrastructure that allows users to purchase cryptocurrencies through a user-friendly API platform. With a focus on regulatory compliance and security, Transak is a leading company in the FinTech sector.
Description
- Company Type
- Startup
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Industry
- Banking, Finance, Insurance
Director of Information Security
- Location
- Vienna
- Working Model
- Hybrid, Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
