Lead Information Security Officer

Bonn Germany Project Manager, Software Engineer Ref: 2008

Lead Information Security Officer – Data & AI (m/f/x)
Location: Bonn (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week onsite)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Compensation: Up to ~€130,000 total target compensation (fixed + variable bonus up to ~20–26%)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Information Security Officer (ISO) to support and strengthen the governance and compliance landscape across Data & AI in a large, global enterprise environment. This role sits within the central Information Security Office and works closely with the existing Local Information Security Officer (LISO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), leadership teams, and technical delivery groups.

This is a highly visible position, engaging with senior leaders (VP, CVP, AVP, Executive level) and influencing strategy and decision?making across multiple business units. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring secure, compliant, and well?governed Data & AI capabilities—while supporting the broader security organisation.

You will report directly to the Chief Information Security Officer for the group.

What You’ll Do
Security Governance & Compliance (Data & AI)

• Drive governance, risk, and compliance topics linked to data platforms, AI solutions, and cloud environments .
• Work within an established CISO strategy—helping operationalise, embed, and mature it within the Data & Analytics organisation.
• Support oversight activities related to regulatory, corporate, and industry security requirements.

Collaboration Across the Security Organisation

• Work closely with the existing LISO and the wider infosec community to align processes, controls, and reporting.
• Participate in annual security leadership reviews, panel discussions, and internal governance boards.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Act as a security advisor across Data & AI teams, translating technical risks into clear business impacts for non?technical leaders.
• Engage with steering committees across security, compliance, and technology.
• Influence outcomes without relying on large direct-report structures.

Cloud Security Understanding

• Leverage a solid understanding of secure cloud solution implementation.
• Collaborate with a technical security specialist (cloud/security engineer) who will support hands?on development and technical build work.

Team & Leadership

• Lead through influence and coordination rather than hierarchy.
• Guide two supporting roles—one technical security specialist and one internal implementation/process coordinator.

What You Bring
Required Skills & Experience

• Strong grounding in information security principles , cloud security concepts, and governance/compliance frameworks.
• Ability to understand and discuss technical cloud implementations at a meaningful level.
• Confidence communicating with senior executives and translating complex risk topics into clear, actionable insights.

Backgrounds That Fit Well

• Information security professionals who have worked in large, structured enterprise environments .
• Individuals with a consulting background who are comfortable operating in permanent, process-driven organisations.
• Candidates with legal or compliance experience and a strong technical affinity may also be considered.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Strong influencing ability.
• Comfort navigating large, global structures.

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to shape Data & AI security governance at enterprise scale.
• A blend of strategic influence, technical understanding, and organisational leadership.
• A senior-level role with visibility to top leadership and the CISO organisation.
• Competitive compensation, with flexibility above the standard salary bands for exceptional candidates.