Information Security Specialist, Allianz

Allianz

Location:
Italy, Milan

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled professional the Information Security team of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors. As a key team member, you will play a fundamental role in supporting and enhancing Information Security (IS) processes, with a particular focus on Banking aspects. Your contributions will directly impact the company's security posture.

Job Responsibility:

Performance Monitoring: Track IS targets, Group KPIs, and assess the results of both Group and Local IS initiatives
Strategic Contribution: Participate in defining Local IS initiatives and policies aimed at enhancing the Company's Security Posture for employees, Financial Advisors, and IT assets
Project Coordination: Lead the local implementation of specific IS projects and initiatives
Reporting: Develop and present documentation for local Top Management and Group IS Function for steering purposes
Stakeholder Management: Maintain relationships with internal control functions (e.g., Audit, Risk Management) and other key stakeholders
Project Evaluation: Assess and evaluate business projects from an IS perspective, including AI projects evaluation
Technical Collaboration: Act as a liaison between internal IT teams (e.g., Architecture, Software Development) and external IT providers (outsourcers and service providers/integrators) to address IS topics
Threat Management: Monitor and assess Cyber Threats and define proper countermeasures
Third Party Cyber Risk Management: Assess the security profile of vendors and external service providers to ensure compliance with company security requirements, in line with DORA requirements
Information Security Incident: incident management and coordination of related activities
Collaboration with Protection & Resilience for DORA related topic belonging to Information Security related activities

Requirements:

degree-level education: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics or equivalent
3 + experience in Information Security and Cyber Security in international groups or major consulting firms (specific experience in Banking industry)
knowledge of Information Security Governance, IT risk management, Resilience and regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR, DORA) and audit procedures
technical knowledge on security technologies (like endpoint protection, WAF etc.)
cyber security capabilities (IS incident management, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, etc.)
knowledge of main IS standards and framework (e.g. ISO27001, NIST, COBIT, etc…)
Data Analytics
advanced problem solving, analytical and communication skills
demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
ability to effectively interacts with technical subject matter experts as well as executive level stakeholders
fluent written and oral English and Italian language skills
knowledge on Identity Governance topics

Nice to have:

certifications on Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, CEH, CSX, etc.)
experience as project manager and ability to work in security projects
experience/knowledge in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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