Chief Information Security Officer

Job PurposeWe are looking for a Chief Information Security Officer to join our company. The job holder will be responsible for ensuring ongoing compliance with minimum requirements and security standards along ASIS. This person will also ensure that the Group Information Security Framework (GISF) and Operational Entity (OE) specific information security requirements are fulfilled; especially by governing the implementation of the GISF and monitoring and reviewing the resulting processes and mechanisms. They will also: Define and enable OE specific action plans to attain and maintain compliance to minimum requirements, security standards and OE specific requirements. Advise the OE management in all information security related issues, regularly report about the information security status to the OE management. Liaise with and report to the Group Information Security Officer. Communicate applicable corporate rules relevant to Information Security in coordination with the OE management. Prepare the Compliance Report for GISF for the OE Board of Management. Govern investigations of information security incidents and escalate to the Group Information Security Officer based on incident severity. Also, they will immediately escalate to Group ISO and OE Board of Management identified breach of the requirements from the GISF, and ensure that security Service Level Agreements including controls are defined and monitored for used IT services or IT services provided to other OEs.What You Will DoOversee the implementation and Change of Information Security controls in IT and throughout businessPropose the purchasing and implementation of IT Security technologies and solutions to further safeguard and augment the security level of the OEPropose and supervise the technical and organizational means of protecting information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction, regardless of the form the information may take (e.g. electronic, print, or other forms)Be responsible for developing and implementing an information security program, which includes procedures and policies designed to protect enterprise communications, systems and assets from both internal and external threatsEnsure that the Group Information Security Framework and OE specific information security requirements are fulfilled, especially by coordinating the implementation of the Group Information Security Framework and maintaining and reviewing the resulting processes and mechanismsAdvise the OE management in all information security related issues, regularly (at least annually) report about the information security status to the OE managementLiaise with and report to the Group Information Security OfficerCommunicate applicable corporate rules relevant to Information Security in coordination with the OE managementPrepare the Compliance Report for Group Information Security Framework for the OE Board of Management.Coordinate investigations of information security incidents and escalate to the Group Information Security Officer based on incident severityEnsure compliance with all relevant internal instructions (Compliance, Audit, IT Security, HR, circulars) and external regulatory requirements, including the management of operational risk and adherence to the Allianz’s standards of ethical behaviorWhat You BringB.Sc. degree in Computer ScienceM.Sc. Information Security is considered a plusOther qualifications such as CCSP, CISMAt least 10 years’ experience in IT Security positionsStrong knowledge of modern cryptography technologies and algorithm schemesGood knowledge of modern operating systems and their security aspectsGood knowledge of security challenges regarding modern approaches like BYOD, IoT, MDM, Wi-Fi etc.Technical knowledge related to security networking, cryptography, operating systems, governance, as well as multi-vendor products experienceHigh technical fluency in Greek and English (both written and spoken)Strong communication & presentation skillsHigh attention to detailStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex issuesAbility to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environmentWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and benefits packageProfessional development and educationHealth and wellbeing programsPositive learning and growing environmenAllianz 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.At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.Join us. Let's care for tomorrow.