Forvis Mazars GmbH & Co. KG | Germany | 10xxx, 81xxx, 14xxx, 13xxx, 12xxx, 80xxx Berlin, München | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 20.03.2026 on stepstone.de
Senior Expert Information Security (m/f/d)
We are Forvis Mazars and you will find us in more than 100 countries because we are not to think away from audit, tax and advisory worldwide. As an integrated partnership with more than 40,000 professionals, of which more than 2,700 at 13 German locations, we are one of the leading auditing and consulting companies and employ our strengths for companies of all sizes.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As a senior expert in the field of information security, you implement the information security strategy operatively and assume its responsibility in the absence of the CISO including Head of the Information Security Steering Committee. You are responsible for third-party risk management, implement and control appropriate standards, evaluate service providers, manage client questionnaires and ensure compliance with internal and regulatory security requirements. In close cooperation with HR, IT, Legal and other departments, you opt for security processes, integrit information security in business processes and carry out physical security checks at locations as required. You lead and develop junior team members, ensure the team's operational ability, coordinate awareness and training, identify training needs and represent information security in onboarding formats. Through regular reporting and resilient KPIs, you create transparency for management and stakeholders, keep your expertise on threats, trends and compliance up-to-date and actively promote the continuous improvement of policies, standards and processes.
Complete study of information security, computer science or a comparable subject and/or relevant professional experience Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM or comparable qualifications at senior level Long-standing, well-founded professional experience in information security with proven responsibility in leading roles Deep knowledge of common security frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST), risk management and relevant security technologies Excellent leadership, communication and problem solving skills as well as fluent knowledge of German and English on C2 level
Promote you – Numerous development programs and training opportunities on our global learning platform, including individual learning paths, basic training, offsites, and access to LinkedIn learning for your personal and professional development We invest in you – financial promotion of occupational sexamina and other professional qualifications On new horizons – change of perspective through a stay abroad or the possibility of participating in overarching projects in areas such as innovation and sustainability We remain in motion – whether with the business bike to the office or after-work fitness thanks to the flat rate of Urban Sports Club Your wellbeing is important to us – individual coaching, teamworkshops and access to free, anonymous consulting services for professional or private challenges for you and your relatives Your time counts – mobile work, 30 days vacation, as well as grants for flexible working hours (e.g. Sabbatical)
Location
![]() | Forvis Mazars GmbH & Co. KG | |
| Berlin, München | ||
| Germany |
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