Business Information Security Officer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Poing, Germany, at the European Headquarters in Munich (Poing); flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, with up to 10 workation days per year from approved locations.

Company

hirify.global Business Services GmbH provides EMEA services for the hirify.global Group, a global distributor of semiconductor products and related services.

What you will do

• Advise assigned business units and leaders on cybersecurity, information security risk, and compliance.
• Conduct risk and system assessments and recommend appropriate security controls.
• Translate technical risks into clear business impacts and actionable recommendations.
• Drive governance, risk, and compliance activities, including vulnerability management and secure baseline adoption.
• Provide security expertise for customer engagements, sales activities, audits, certifications, and regulatory initiatives.
• Represent business interests in enterprise cybersecurity and IT discussions while promoting a risk-aware security culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, information security, business information systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 8 years of IT experience, including at least 4 years in cybersecurity, IT risk management, or information security.
• Strong knowledge of information security, risk management, and governance frameworks such as NIST and CIS.
• Experience with compliance programs, audits, and regulatory requirements including ISO 27001, NIS2, CMMC, PCI DSS, and GDPR.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics effectively to business leaders and executive stakeholders.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and spoken, are required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of modern IT architectures, cloud technologies, and DevSecOps practices.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC.

Culture & Benefits

• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional paid leave days on December 24 and December 31.
• 38.5-hour workweek with a flexible working time account.
• Supplementary health insurance, group accident insurance, and access to Wellpass fitness and health services.
• Company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Job Bike leasing, subsidized cafeterias, and preferential conditions at an affiliated daycare center and kindergarten.
• International collaboration, professional growth opportunities, and a strategically important role connecting security, technology, and business strategy.