Join Airbus Protect GmbH as a Cyber Security GRC Senior Consultant in a permanent, full-time professional role. Based near Munich or across select German locations with flexible working and mobile options, you will lead security risk assessments, governance projects, and ISMS implementations while advising executive-level stakeholders. German and English fluency at negotiation level and a security clearance are required.
Requirements
Completed degree in engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, or a comparable field (up to 4 years standard duration) plus additional subject-specific qualifications, or equivalent acquired knowledge.
Extensive professional experience in leading Governance projects, security initiatives, and ISMS implementations.
Deep understanding of security frameworks (ISO 2700X, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIST CSF, ISO 31000) and regulations (NIS2, GDPR, Export Control, EASA).
Mandatory negotiation-level command of both German and English (speaking and writing).
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and ability to obtain a security clearance.
Skills & Responsibilities
Security Risk Management: Conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and define technical mitigation plans using methodologies like ISO 31000 and NIST CSF.
Framework & Policy Implementation: Design, implement, and monitor comprehensive security policies aligned with regulations such as NIS2 and GDPR.
Project & Stakeholder Leadership: Plan and lead medium-sized consulting projects while communicating complex security concepts to executive-level audiences.
Compliance & Auditing: Conduct internal audits to verify compliance and recommend necessary security improvements across the organization.
Potential transition routes: People from IT Security Manager, Information Security Officer (ISO), or Senior Risk Consultant roles may bring strong risk management and framework expertise, alongside meeting the mandatory language and security requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Conduct regular information security risk assessments using qualitative and/or quantitative methods, develop security strategies in collaboration with internal teams and stakeholders and propose corrective measures for medium to big consulting projects
Develop and implement security policies and procedures for the entire organization, ensure that policies and procedures comply with cybersecurity regulations and best practices and raise awareness of security policies and train employees on best practices
Definition and monitoring of functional and technical mitigation plans, methodological and technical monitoring, data analytics and mathematical modeling
Plan and lead medium sized consulting projects and significantly participate to consulting projects of medium to big size
Apply consulting methods independently while documenting and presenting results internally and externally
Design and delivery of awareness and training to internal and external customers
Improvement of existing processes and toolings and involvement of technical experts to guarantee successful delivery and training of (junior) consultants
Regular advice to customers for possible further support (cross-/up-selling) and Bid preparation for small to medium sized projects or significant support for big sized projects
Conduct internal audits to verify compliance and recommend improvements if necessary
Collaboration in the preparation of offers and company presentations
Taking on functional and/or project-related tasks in projects (e. g. technical project planning, topic responsibility)
Required qualifications
The work task requires knowledge and skills that are generally acquired through a relevant, completed degree programme with a standard duration of up to 4 years in the field of engineering, computer science, cybersecurity or comparable degree programmes and a related extended subject-specific additional qualification. The overall required knowledge and experience may have been acquired in other ways
Skills and competences
Extensive knowledge and experience in the above listed tasks
Deep understanding of major security management frameworks (ISO 2700X, BSI IT-Grundschutz, NIST CSF, IT/OT Governance, ISO 31000, any risk methodology),
Deep understanding of security technologies, controls, and best practices
Ability to develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards
Proven extensive experience leading Governance projects and security initiatives, strong experience with ISMS implementation and security requirements at any level is a plus,
Extensive Knowledge of regulatory requirements across industries (NIS2, Export Control, GDPR, Defense, EASA Regulations) and proven experience with GRC platforms and risk management tools
Exceptional ability to communicate complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders, strong presentation and report writing skills for executive-level audiences and strong negotiation and influence skills, stakeholder management at executive level
Ability to advise the customer regarding his request and objectives and to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
Cultural sensitivity for working with international teams
German and English: negotiation level mandatory (speaking and writing)
Willingness to travel domestically and abroad
A security clearance is required for this activity or must be issued by the responsible authorities.
Location Our location is just a stone's throw away from Munich, the beautiful state capital of Bavaria. Do you like sports and other outdoor activities? The Alps and Lake Starnberg are just an hour away and offer a wide range of leisure activities. If desired, your place of work can also be flexibly determined between our locations within Germany, provided the company agrees. These are as follows: Ottobrunn (Munich area), Donauwörth, Friedrichshafen, Cologne, Finkenwerder (Hamburg). If the company agrees, the specified location will be agreed in writing in your employment contract as part of the hiring process.
Advantages at Airbus Protect
Mobile working and flexible working hours
Fair and attractive remuneration and special payments
30 days' holiday and additional days off for special occasions
Intensive induction and expert support as part of onboarding in the form of personalized onboarding with a personal mentor
Excellent training opportunities and promising development prospects
Attractive social benefits and offers, including employer-financed pension scheme, employee share options, discounted car leasing, bike leasing, special conditions for insurance, employee benefits at cooperating companies
On-site facilities (depending on location) e. g. canteen and cafeteria, fitness studio, on-site kindergarten, company medical service and other health-related services
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Protect GmbH
Contract Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: General Security
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