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Chief Information Security Officer

extra holidays - fully flexible
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Full time
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
Germany

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field, Minimum 3 years of experience in information security, Leadership or managerial experience preferred, Fluency in English and German (at least C1), Strong understanding of security frameworks and regulations.

Key responsabilities:

  • Develop and implement a strategic security plan
  • Create and enforce security policies with compliance oversight
  • Identify and manage security risks; develop incident response plans
  • Oversee daily security operations and lead cybersecurity training
  • Manage third-party vendor relationships and incident responses
ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification logo
ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Startup https://www.iscc-system.org/
11 - 50 Employees
About ISCC - International Sustainability and Carbon Certification
ISCC Works Towards a Sustainable World ISCC’s mission is to protect forests, high-carbon stock lands, and biodiversity, enable waste utilisation, and increase traceability. We believe that sustainable supply chains are crucial to fight the most severe impacts of the climate crisis. Since greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are major contributors to climate change, we also consider the identification and reduction of GHG emissions as an important part of our work. Our vision is a world without deforestation and a truly circular economy in which we stop producing waste in the first place and instead create circular products and regenerate nature. Sustainable agriculture that increases biodiversity and creates healthy ecosystems is part of this vision as well as a resilient economic system which ends the consumption of finite resources.
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Job description

Your tasks
At ISCC, we are a group of highly motivated professionals coming from diverse backgrounds with one goal – a more sustainable future! If you are passionate about sustainability and want to find a place where you can make a difference, we are looking forward to welcoming you as Chief Information Security Officer in a permanent full-time position at our ISCC head office in Cologne.
 
Your tasks
 
  • Strategic Leadership:
     Develop and implement a security strategy aligned with business goals, leveraging external advisors for industry best practices and insights.
  • Policy and Compliance:
     Assist in creating and enforcing security policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and establishing a governance framework in collaboration with external experts.
  • Risk Management:
     Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks; develop and manage incident response plans with guidance from external specialists.
  • Security Operations:
     Oversee daily security operations, manage key security technologies, and lead cybersecurity training for staff.
  • Vendor and Incident Management:
     Manage relationships with third-party vendors to ensure security standards, and coordinate responses to security incidents.
Your profile
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in information security, with some experience in a leadership or managerial role preferred.
  • Excellent language skills in both English and German (at least C1) is essential
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), with a willingness to learn and adapt.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with external advisors and integrate their expertise into the company’s security strategy.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a passion for continuous learning and innovation.
Why us?
We are an international and diverse team of passionate and experienced experts, joining forces for a sustainable future! We believe that our team is our core asset and we support our people as best we can. 
 
 To help you build your future and thrive with us, we offer:
 
 Great Team Environment
  • Various team events throughout the year (Celebrating Diversity, Summer Team Event, Christmas Party)
  • Close collaboration with our sister companies Meo Carbon Solutions GmbH, Global Risk Assessment Services GmbH, 4C Services and ClimatePal, giving you even more development opportunities
Individual learning and development plan
 
  • Professional onboarding to help you have an ideal start with us
  • Frequently feedback sessions to ensure a high quality of communication and mutual reflection
  • Many free language classes
  • Access to several technical specific as well as training courses
  • The opportunity to work independently and shape processes
  • We promote from within! 
Work-Life Balance
 
  • Hybrid set-up
  • 4 weeks remote work at a place of choice (after probation)
  • Flexible working hours and trust based working time
  • 30 vacation days and 3 additional vacation days (Christmas eve, new year’s eve, carnival monday)
  • Sabbatical options
Financial benefits
 
  • A generous pension scheme (bAV) in line with our sustainability values
  • JobTicket/Deutschlandticket
  • Annual bonus scheme based on performance
Wellness Programs
 
  • Subsidized Urban Sports Club
  • Active Break scheme with weekly Yoga sessions
  • Health weeks promoting healthy habits in personal and professional life
Ready to join our team?
Then we would be happy to hear from you soon! Please apply to the link below with a meaningful cover letter, CV and any relevant certificates.
 
 We are looking forward to your application and hope to welcome you in our team soon!
 
 We are a company with equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, gender or any other criteria that is not a professional qualification for an open position.
 
 Contact: Lisa Mies
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About us

ISCC – International Sustainability and Carbon Certification is one of the leading certification systems for sustainability, traceability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. More than 10,440 companies in 142 countries worldwide use the ISCC System. ISCC covers all sustainable feedstocks, including agricultural and forestry biomass, circular materials and renewables. As a no-deforestation standard with a strong commitment to protect forests, high-carbon stock lands and biodiversity, ISCC strives for a world where biomass and other raw materials are produced in an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable manner.

Our close-knit team of dedicated, supportive, and highly motivated professionals at ISCC come from a variety of backgrounds, which contributes to the diverse and dynamic work environment. We all work together with a shared enthusiasm for sustainability and a common objective. We look forward to having you join our team at the ISCC headquarters in Cologne if you think we are a good fit for you.

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Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
EnglishEnglishGerman
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Hard Skills

Application FrameworksComputer ScienceInformation Systems SecurityStrategic LeadershipSecurity Operations (SecOps)Policy EnforcementIncident ManagementVendor ManagementRisk ManagementContinuous TrainingComputer Security Awareness Training

Other Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Adaptability
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Innovation
  • Leadership
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