Information Security Officer | Informationssicherheitsbeauftragter (m/w/d)

REWE Group

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 12, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves actively shaping the secure future of one of Europe's largest retail companies as an Information Security Officer within the Information Security department. The incumbent will be responsible for the continuous development of information security across the REWE Group, focusing on enhancing resilience and stability. Day-to-day tasks include operating and monitoring the Information Security Management System (ISMS) for assigned business units, identifying IT risks, developing security concepts, and maintaining security guidelines and policies. The officer acts as the primary contact for information security queries, coordinates awareness training, conducts internal audits, and supports IT security incidents. This position requires strong analytical skills, expertise in regulatory frameworks like NIS2, CRA, and KRITIS, and a proactive, structured approach to ensure organizational compliance and security.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree with a focus on Computer Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or comparable qualification. Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or ISO 27001 Auditor are advantageous or willingness to obtain one.

Experience

  • Professional experience in Information Security or Cyber Security (implied by role and required qualifications)
  • Experience in building, operating, and monitoring an ISMS for business units
  • Experience working with regulatory requirements (NIS2, CRA, KRITIS)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Unrestricted permanent contract. Must possess strong persuasion and negotiation skills, high self-initiative, and resilience.