Information Security Manager (m/w/d) Cloud

About IONOS

At IONOS, we don't just manage servers – we shape the digital future for more than 6.2 million customers worldwide with our solutions. As Europe's leading hosting provider and a pioneer in independent cloud solutions, we are building next-generation infrastructure – from sovereign cloud architectures and high-performance GPU clusters to integrated AI automation tools.

What drives us is digital sovereignty for Europe and real impact for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as large enterprises. We work in agile teams, rely on transparent structures, and believe that excellence and innovation only emerge through true team spirit.

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An ISMS delivers real value when teams experience it as a practical enabler and compliance evidence is generated organically from daily operations rather than stressful audit sprints. Together with our existing security team, you will translate normative requirements into actionable policies, guide risk decisions, and steer the ongoing evolution of our security certifications.

Tasks

Operate and advance our ISMS across core components: Scope, Control Catalog, Statement of Applicability, and Management Review.

Manage the end-to-end risk lifecycle from identification and evaluation to treatment decisions, maintaining the central risk register with assigned ownership.

Oversee the full policy lifecycle including drafting, reviewing, approving, communicating, and managing formal exception workflows.

Plan and accompany internal and external audits, coordinating evidence collection, sampling reviews, and corrective action tracking.

Contribute to our certification roadmap and prepare its expansion into further international target markets.

Establish structured audit readiness routines across software development, IT operations, and corporate units.

Act as the primary interface to Privacy, Legal, regulatory bodies, and incident response teams, managing regulatory notification obligations.

Serve as a trusted advisor for internal teams, business leaders, and external auditors regarding security controls and compliance posture.

Qualifications

You combine strong risk methodology with an understanding of operational reality and articulate communication.

Multiple years of practical experience with standardized information security management systems and cybersecurity attestations.

Proven audit and compliance experience in at least two certified domains (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001, BSI IT-Grundschutz, BSI C5, or PCI DSS).

Proficient risk management methodology and the ability to translate technical concepts into sound business risk statements.

Demonstrated composure and competence in facilitating external audit engagements and liaising with assessors.

High editorial precision with the ability to draft clear, concise, and enforceable corporate policies.

Experience partnering with technical engineering and cloud operations teams without imposing administrative bottlenecks.

Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills up to executive leadership.

Business fluency in German (C2 level) and English (minimum C1 level) in both written and spoken communication.

• •Nice to have:
• Familiarity with privacy information management frameworks (e.g., ISO 27701).
• Knowledge of European regulatory standards such as GDPR, NIS-2, or DORA.
• Experience with cross-framework control mapping and modern GRC automation tooling.

Note: At the end of the application process, candidates must undergo a security check. Your consent will be requested in good time during the process.

Benefits

Hybrid working model.

Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.

At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.

Modern office space with very good transport connections.

Various employee discounts for activities and products.

Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.

Numerous training and development opportunities.

Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

Application Note

We value diversity and welcome all applications – regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.