Data Protection and NIS-2 Compliance Officer | Datenschutz- & NIS-2-Beauftragter (m/w/d)

IT-Guard GmbH

Willich, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Feb 18, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This critical role at IT-Guard GmbH involves overseeing two vital pillars of modern corporate governance: Data Protection (GDPR/BDSG) and Cybersecurity Compliance (NIS-2). The successful candidate will act as a central interface between management, IT, and legal departments, ensuring the company meets stringent regulatory standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining processing directories, conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), and building an Information Security Management System (ISMS) from the ground up. You will also lead risk analyses, develop incident response plans, and conduct employee awareness training. This position is particularly attractive for professionals seeking a high-impact role in a growing IT service provider for medium-sized businesses. The company offers a supportive environment focused on work-life balance, professional development, and comprehensive benefits including company phones and supplementary health insurance, all while working at the forefront of European cybersecurity legislation.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Business Informatics, IT Security, Law, Compliance Management, or a comparable qualification. Certifications such as Data Protection Officer, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or IT-Grundschutz knowledge are highly desirable.

Experience

  • Professional experience in monitoring compliance with data protection regulations
  • Experience in creating technical and organizational measures (TOM) and data protection documentation
  • Proven experience in risk analysis and gap analysis within an IT security context
  • Experience in building or managing management systems (ISMS) according to NIS-2 or similar frameworks
  • Experience in communicating with regulatory authorities and management-level stakeholders

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Location: Willich, Germany. Candidates should have the ability to handle confidential information with high integrity and be prepared to coordinate reporting obligations to authorities such as the BSI.