IT Security Manager / Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Informatiker/in als IT Security Manager:in m/w/d

Contilia Gruppe

Essen, Ruhr, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 19, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the IT Security Manager and CISO for the Contilia Group, you will lead the holistic information and IT security strategy for a large healthcare network. Reporting directly to executive management, you will serve as an independent advisor to the CIO, ensuring the organization meets critical regulatory requirements such as GDPR, NIS-2, and KRITIS standards. Your day-to-day responsibilities include managing the Information Security Management System (ISMS), overseeing cyber defense, conducting risk and vulnerability assessments, and coordinating emergency and crisis management protocols. You will act as a bridge between technical teams, external service providers, and leadership, fostering a culture of security awareness across the entire group. This role is unique as it offers the opportunity to shape security structures within a vital healthcare infrastructure, supported by a professional environment that values long-term development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package within the Caritas network.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Business Informatics, or a comparable qualification.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in information and IT security management
  • Experience in the healthcare sector is considered an asset
  • Proven experience in managing technical security measures, including risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Experience in conducting and evaluating penetration tests
  • Experience in managing complex, cross-organizational security issues

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP or CISM are preferred but not mandatory. Must be capable of communicating complex security matters to executive management.