Security Incident Response Lead | Security Incident Response Lead

Commerzbank AG

Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Nov 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role involves leading and coordinating security incident response activities across all geographical regions, ensuring swift communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to rapidly mitigate security threats. A core responsibility is ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements and international security standards pertinent to the banking environment, such as BaFin, GDPR, DORA, and PCI DSS. The Lead will drive continuous improvement of incident response strategies and processes based on the latest threat intelligence, including implementing automation solutions for efficient incident handling. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in IT Security or a related field, coupled with extensive professional experience in incident management, preferably within the highly regulated financial sector. This position offers the opportunity to work in a creative, inspiring team environment at a leading German bank known for valuing work-life balance and offering excellent development opportunities, while tackling complex cybersecurity challenges.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Engineering, or comparable qualification

Experience

  • Professional experience in IT security
  • Professional experience in Security Incident Management, preferably in the banking sector or a heavily regulated industry
  • Experience with regulatory requirements and security standards (BaFin, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST, DORA)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified