A global IT service provider in Dublin is seeking a Head of Corporate Information Security to oversee the security governance and lead a global team. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in Information Security and strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of managing complex IT projects. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive compensation package including a bonus scheme and employee benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Corporate Information Security (m/f/d) About The Job Corporate Information Security (CIS) is the core department and central driver for Information Security Governance in Allianz Technology SE. The division is tasked to continue evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures, and overseeing the effectiveness and guiding the implementation of security controls. The CIS function at Allianz Technology helps to protect the organization’s digital assets, maintain customer trust, and support business continuity. The Head of Corporate Information Security is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organization’s information security governance, service assurance, and enterprise security architecture. This executive role involves leading a global team, managing complex IS and transformation projects, and engaging with senior stakeholders to drive the evolution of a high‑performing security organization. The role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and collaborates closely with other safeguarding functions. What You Do Lead and develop a globally distributed Information Security organization, ensuring alignment with Allianz Technology’s strategic objectives. Oversee Information Security Governance, IS Service Assurance, and Enterprise Security Architecture, driving continuous improvement and transformation. Establish and manage capability hubs, enhancing functions such as Application Security, IS Supplier Management, and Information Risk Management. Scale and mature assurance processes, maintaining and expanding ISO 27001 certification scope. Engage with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure effective communication and collaboration on security initiatives. Foster a culture of security awareness and resilience across the organization, promoting best practices and continuous learning. Collaborate with other expert functions including Data Privacy, Risk, Protection & Resilience, Legal & Compliance to ensure comprehensive security coverage. What You Bring Multi‑year professional experience (8+ years) in different areas of Information Security, IT/IS risk management, or other safeguarding functions, preferably in the financial industry. Proven track record in building and leading high‑performing Information Security teams and managing complex IT projects. Strong leadership experience in diverse, multicultural, and distributed teams, with extensive team‑building and recruitment expertise. Good understanding of Service Management and supplier relationships. Knowledge of regulatory environment and standards like COBIT 2019, COSO, ISO27xxx, ISAE/SOC, and European IT and Privacy regulation such as DORA, NIS, and GDPR. Knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use. High level of independence and assertiveness; strong communication and conflict management skills. Proficient in English; excellent international communication skills; experience from working in international business environments; working knowledge of German or another European language would be a plus. Your Benefits We offer a hybrid work model which recognises the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares programme and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programmes to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. About Allianz Technology With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz’s global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group’s digitalisation. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries worldwide, Allianz Technology runs, optimises, transforms and innovates infrastructure, applications and services together with Allianz companies to co‑create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalisation – from large IT infrastructure projects that span data centres, networks and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion Allianz Technology is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone. We embrace individuals of all gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, ages, nationalities, religions, disabilities and philosophies of life. Ultimately, our greatest strength as a company lies in the unique skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees contribute. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Information Security Program Manager (m/f/d) Join to apply for the Information Security Program Manager (m/f/d) role at Allianz Technology. About The Job Corporate Information Security (CIS) is the core department and central driver for Information Security Governance in Allianz Technology SE. The division continues evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures, and overseeing the effectiveness of security controls. The CIS function helps protect the organization's digital assets, maintain customer trust, and support business continuity. As a Risk & Security Expert, you will oversee the execution of information security projects across our global organization, manage complex security initiatives, and ensure compliance with global standards. What You Do Lead and manage global information security projects, ensuring compliance with Allianz Technology standards and regulatory requirements. Oversee comprehensive program/project management, including defining milestones, success criteria, resource allocation, and progress monitoring. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders within CIS, safeguarding functions, and business units to ensure seamless alignment and execution of project plans. Provide information security consulting and liaison with relevant stakeholders (e.g., IT, other safeguarding functions, other Allianz organizational entities). Support the promotion of knowledge and awareness of Allianz Technology information security requirements in service and business processes. What You Bring 5+ years of experience in Information Security or related fields with a university degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related fields, or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated success in managing Information Security or IT projects within complex global enterprise environments. Track record in managing functional communities based on excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of European regulatory requirements in the insurance sector, including VAIT, DORA, NIS2. Agile mindset with practical experience in agile methodologies; ability to cope with high workload and exercise high levels of independence, judgment, and initiative. Expertise in Information Security technologies, architecture, and processes, including information security management systems and relevant industry standards (ISO270xx, COBIT5/2019). Certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP are a plus. Proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus. Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles and their practical use. What We Offer Hybrid work model with up to 25 days per year working from abroad. Competitive compensation and benefits, including a bonus scheme, pension, employee shares program and various employee discounts (details vary by location). Career development and digital learning programs, international career mobility, lifelong learning, and an environment fostering innovation, delivery and empowerment. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) to support work–life balance. Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. We care for our employees’ ambitions, dreams and challenges. We build an inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading global insurance firm is seeking an experienced Information Security Program Manager to oversee security projects and ensure compliance with global standards. This role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Security and strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. Proficiency in English is required, while German language skills are a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Team Lead of Security Assurance & Architecture (m/f/d) Corporate Information Security (CIS) is the core department and central driver for Information Security Governance in Allianz Technology SE. The division is tasked to continue evolving a strong security organization, establishing global security solutions and countermeasures, and overseeing the effectiveness and guiding the implementation of security controls. The CIS function at Allianz Technology helps to protect the organization's digital assets, maintain customer trust, and support business continuity. What You Do Lead a team of security architects, embedding security by design throughout the organization. Guide solution and tribe architects within the organization in documenting security concepts. Set the mission, vision, and strategy for security architecture in line with Allianz's business and IT strategy. Develop and implement KPIs to assess the effectiveness and coverage of security capabilities, identifying areas for improvement. Initiate projects to implement new security capabilities or enhance existing ones. Design and implement security processes and ensure that IT processes relevant to security are designed and implemented with security considerations. Oversee projects relevant to security architecture, ensuring that the minimum documentation, including high‑level architecture, is reviewed and required improvements/adjustments are adopted by the project. Provide information security consulting and liaison with all relevant stakeholders. Lead the Security Champions Community, fostering knowledge exchange, best practices and embedding security gateways in service teams. What You Bring University degree in computer science or natural sciences, or equivalent professional experience with 8+ years in Information and IT Security fields. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse, international teams, driving strategic objectives and fostering collaboration in complex enterprise environments. Professional experience with cloud technologies, related security processes, controls, and sound knowledge of IT security technologies and architecture. Expertise in information security management systems and industry standards (ISO270xx, COBIT5/2019) with experience developing security policies and procedures. Agile mindset with practical experience in agile methodologies, ability to handle high workload with independence, judgment, and initiative. Proficient English with excellent international communication skills, including preparing professional documentation for various audiences and senior management. Good working knowledge in German or willingness to acquire it. Basic knowledge of AI technologies, principles, and their practical use. What We Offer We offer a hybrid work model which recognizes the value of striking a balance between in‑person collaboration and remote working, including up to 25 days per year working from abroad. We believe in rewarding performance and our compensation and benefits package includes a company bonus scheme, pension, employee shares programme and multiple employee discounts (details vary by location). From career development and digital learning programmes to international career mobility, we offer lifelong learning for our employees worldwide and an environment where innovation, delivery and empowerment are fostered. Flexible working, health and wellbeing offers (including healthcare and parental leave benefits) support to balance family and career and help our people return from career breaks with experience that nothing else can teach. About Allianz Technology With its headquarters in Munich, Germany, Allianz Technology is Allianz's global IT service provider and delivers IT solutions that drive the group's digitalisation. With more than 11,000 employees in over 20 countries, Allianz Technology is tasked to run, optimise, transform, and innovate the infrastructure, applications, and services together with Allianz companies to co‑create the best customer experience. We service the entire spectrum of digitalisation – from one of the industry's largest IT infrastructure projects that spans data centres, networks, and security, to application platforms ranging from workplace services to digital interaction. In short: We deliver comprehensive end-to-end IT solutions for Allianz in the digital age. We are the backbone of Allianz. Commitment to Integrity, Fairness & Inclusion Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a strong inclusive culture that encourages people to speak their minds, get involved and question the status quo. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
