Customer Information Security Specialist (maternity cover)

Software AG simplifies the connected world. Founded in 1969 it helps deliver the experiences that employees, partners and customers now expect. Its technology creates the digital backbone that integrates applications, devices, data and clouds; empowers streamlined processes; and connects “things” like sensors, devices and machines. It helps 10,000+ organizations to become a truly connected enterprise and make smarter decisions, faster.

Our story goes beyond technology. We put people first – employees, customers, and partners. We build strong teams and cultivate relationships that last. We provide incomparable products, solutions, services, and technical excellence for our customers. We are a team of over 5,000 colleagues across 70+ countries who value inclusion, integrity, and innovation. Our size means everyone has an impact and every voice is valued. We are big enough to compete and small enough to care.

Be you, join us.

Corporate Information Security is a global team dedicated to information security governance, risk management, security assurance & consulting and customer security competency across Software AG. The key objective of this position is to provide our customers with transparency of our security control environment in support of winning new opportunities and meeting customer compliance needs.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with Software AG corporate departments and provide answers to security and compliance questionnaires;
• Participate in customer meetings with Software AG sales team to address customer compliance concerns;
• Review of security and privacy compliance aspects of Customer contracts and inquiries;
• Develop systematic approach to ensure scaling of the Information Security response process;
• Ongoing review and enhancements to the security RFI/RFQ database and security marketing assets;

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Business Information Systems;
• 3 years of experience in information security and technology projects and proven ability to deliver on stated objectives and timeframe;
• Knowledge of industry security standards ISO/IESC 27001/17/18, SOC 2 and CSA;
• Security Industry certificates such as CCSK;
• Proactive, structured and detail oriented work style;
• Outstanding oral and written English communication skills (Basic German is a great plus);
• Strong communication and negotiation skills;
• Proactive, structured and detail-oriented working style;

What’s in it for you?

• Earn competitive total compensation and receive comprehensive country-specific medical and other benefits.
• Enjoy time and location flexibility with our Hybrid Working Model, which allows a remote workshare of up to 60%. Work anywhere in your country or abroad for up to 10 days per year.
• Set yourself up for success in your new role by upgrading your home office space using your one-time hybrid work payment.
• Lean on the Employee Assistance Program for support during some of life’s most common but difficult challenges.

At Software AG we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and fairness where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, compensate, develop, promote, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.