Job description

The Team Lead Information Security will be responsible for managing the information security function at Exasol and across all subsidiaries. Reporting to the VP IT, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the information security function and team, while driving the information security strategy and program. You will be nominated as the official Information Security Officer of Exasol with a dotted line to the Board.

You will be joining a growing international technology company and will play a pivotal role in implementing security best practices across the organization. Leading a team of 2, you will have the opportunity to shape direction and drive organizational change. With a focus not only on IT Security and hard skills, you will have the opportunity to develop a Security native mindset across Engineering, support all other functions and be a vital part of the secure future of Exasol.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:
- Having an entrepreneur mindset and being willing to get your hands dirty.
- Seeing soft skills as important as hard skills and help developing them within your team
- Design and implement a security strategy aligned with company goals and objectives.
- Function as a translator and adopt the language of stakeholders to translate complex Information Security related topics into simple words.
- Work with the wider leadership team to cultivate a security-centric culture within the organization.
- Regularly report to the board on the state of security at Exasol and the wider threat landscape.

Operational Excellence:
- Lead the security function to deliver pragmatic and hands-on solutions.
- Collaborate with technical stakeholders to embed security-conscious mindsets within IT and engineering team.
- Lead security incidents and conduct lessons learned exercises to drive continuous improvements.
Client Engagement:
- Act as the main point of contact for client queries, presenting Exasol’s security posture and program when required.

Risk Management:
- Help the organization understand its risks and design plans to mitigate key risks.
- Accountable for the successful running of the ISMS.

Data Protection:
- Build an effective data protection capability, working closely with the DPO and internal data protection coordinators to deliver a globally oriented service.

Your profile:

Leadership:
- A highly collaborative leader who can deliver at pace in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially the ability to translate technical subjects to non-technical audiences.
Experience & Knowledge:

Experience working in a small, agile organization and understanding of its dynamics.
Proven experience in implementing or leading an ISO27001 capability.
Experience building security functions in green/brown field environments.
Working knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments (AWS, Azure).
Experience supporting data privacy practices, such as conducting DPIA assessments or managing an outsourced DPO service.
Knowledge of global data privacy legislation such as GDPR, CCPA, PECR.

Desirable Experience:

German speaker with B2 level plus.
Experience implementing or auditing ISO standards, ideally as a Lead Implementor/Auditor for ISO27001.
Knowledge of SOC2 and other industry-specific standards/regulations.
General security-relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA are preferred but not necessary.

How We Work at Exasol:

Own Your Impact: At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
Thrive in a Global Team: Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
Learn, Grow, Lead: We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
Work on Your Terms: Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
Growth That Goes Beyond the Office: Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
Rewards that Matter: Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.

Is this the kind of environment that excites you? Let's talk!

About Exasol:

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Exasol 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 to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.

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