(Senior) Cyber Security Advisor (m/f/d)

We are on an exciting journey building a digital environment for the Knauf Group that is as groundbreaking as our products for the construction industry. If you are looking for a global impact that is shaped by values such as entrepreneurship, commitment, partnership, and Menschlichkeit, this could be the ideal challenge for you.

What you'll do

• As a pivotal member of the Information Security organization, you will take global responsibility for Cyber Security, steering the ship through a sea of evolving threats.
• You'll illuminate the path for IT and business on how to navigate security regulations and information security risk management, encompassing projects, processes, and technology.
• By taking a holistic view of Knauf's information security landscape, you will assess how to best align procedures, policies, and practices with our security and business objectives.
• You will recommend and implement robust security controls, identifying solutions that align with Knauf's goals, while providing expert advice and innovative approaches across teams and stakeholders.
• Your role will be to empower Knauf's cybersecurity stance by fostering a culture of security awareness and advising business and IT on securing the organization, thus enabling business requirements and objectives to flourish.

• You possess a degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, coupled with a passion for safeguarding digital landscapes.
• With at least 5 years of experience in IT or information security—and a minimum of 2 years in an advisory capacity—you bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table.
• Your extensive familiarity with security frameworks (such as ISO 27k, NIST CSF, CIS, BSI 100/200-x, TOGAF, SABSA, OSA), coupled with your expertise in IT technologies and IT security best practices, makes you a force to be reckoned with.
• Preferred certifications like CISSP, ISSAP, CRTSA, CNDA, GDSA, and CSSA are feathers in your cap, underscoring your commitment to excellence in cybersecurity.
• Your ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, coupled with your knack for clearly articulating complex topics, ensures that you maintain positive working relationships.

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned business.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working, and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities, active health promotion, company doctor, occupational safety, and more.
• Time Savings: Private parking and access to public transport (train, bus).
• Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events.
• Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education, and training courses.
• Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing.
• E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time.
• Relocation Support:
• Inspiring work environment: Our newly designed New Work office offers you an environment that fosters creativity and productivity. We love coming together as a team here!

Knauf is an international market leader in the building materials' industry. About 42,500 employees at over 300 locations worldwide generate a turnover of over 15.6 billion euros. The foundation of our success as a family business is our corporate values of humanity, partnership, commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. Knauf IT, headquartered in Kitzingen, Germany, is an important driver of the global growth and digital transformation of the KNAUF Group. 500 experts are supporting colleagues and customers with modern IT solutions and services.

The Knauf Group is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion, etc.

Department: Cyber Security & Privacy
Locations: Germany - Kitzingen (near Würzburg)
Remote status: Hybrid Remote
Employment type: Full-time