Corporate Information Security Officer | Team Lead Information Security (m/f/d)

MB Energy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Hamburg, is an independent and integrated energy company with operations in Europe, the United States, and Singapore. The company is active in the import, storage, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, and biofuels. With decades of industry experience and an innovative approach, MB Energy plays an active role in the global energy landscape, supporting its customers in the transition to lower-emission energy sources by developing and providing forward-looking alternatives.

Let’s shape the future of the energy industry together!

For our company headquarters in Hamburg's HafenCity, we are looking for you to start as soon as possible as

Corporate Information Security Officer | Team Lead Information Security (m/f/d)

Our offer to you:

• Work-life balance: 38.75 working hours per week with 30 days annual leave

• Ability to work freely: flexible working hours and individual remote work arrangement

• Remuneration and additional benefits: Profit sharing, 13 salaries, holiday pay, travel allowance, etc

• Support in various life situations: through our partner PME Family Service, offering support in life crises as well as professional advice on work-related and personal matters, such as childcare, elder care, and more

• Security and provisions: accident insurance also covering private accidents; excellent employer's contribution to your company pension scheme; Lifetime Account with opportunities to save for sabbaticals or early retirement

• Health: Subsidized membership with EGYM Wellpass, providing access to a wide range of sports facilities across Germany, as well as online courses in fitness, nutrition and meditation; free access to the Headspace app; bicycle leasing

• Learning & Development: support on your individual development path with internal and external training opportunities

• Networking: Networks within the company to establish cross-team and international connections, as well as company events

• Open corporate culture: at heart, a family-owned company with drive, a culture of lived tolerance, speak-up mentality and strong team spirit on the path to a green future

• Modern collaborative office: with a subsidized employee restaurant, open-plan office concept and views of the Elbe River and the harbour

Here’s what you can look forward to:

As Corporate Information Security Officer | Team Lead Information Security (m/f/d), you take on a visible and trusted role at the heart of our organisation. You act as the key contact for government agencies in all matters of information security and represent MB Energy in the event of a cybersecurity incident. In this governance-focused position, you shape our security strategy, support resilience across the business, and help foster a strong security mindset in an international and fast-paced environment.

Your tasks in a nutshell:

• Lead Information Security Strategy: You design, implement, and continuously improve a company-wide Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with current technical standards and legal requirements.

• Advise and Collaborate: You act as a strategic advisor to senior management on all topics related to information security and IS emergency preparedness, working closely with leadership, employees, and external auditors.

• Monitor and Ensure Compliance: You plan, conduct, and accompany internal and external ISMS audits, track corrective actions, and ensure the documentation and enforcement of security-related measures.

• Train and Raise Awareness: You develop and deliver awareness programs, trainings, and workshops on information security topics to foster a strong security culture across the organisation.

• Coordinate Crisis Response: You support the company’s crisis management team in security-related matters, develop and maintain the IS emergency concept, and plan regular emergency drills in coordination with leadership.

• Respond and Document: You handle security incidents, propose and track remediation measures, and ensure thorough documentation of all cases and activities.

What helps you to fulfill this role:

• Professional Background: Several years of experience in a governance-focused information security role, ideally as a Corporate Information Security Officer (CISO) in a KRITIS (critical infrastructure) environment.

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with the energy sector, ideally with experience in terminal operations or related infrastructure.

• Governance & Audit Focus: Strong knowledge of ISMS frameworks and audit practices; comfortable operating at the interface between compliance, risk management, and business strategy.

• Business Understanding: Ability to balance information security requirements with business needs, demonstrating commercial awareness and sound judgement.

• Leadership Experience: Proven experience in leading teams and cross-functional working groups in a security or compliance context.

• Language Skills: Full professional fluency in German (C2 level) is essential; professional experience in international business environments and fluent English are required.

With these characteristics, you fit perfectly with us:

• Strategic & Communicative: You combine strategic thinking with strong communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Integrity & Responsibility: You act with integrity, take responsibility for sensitive topics, and maintain a clear stance in critical situations.

• Structured & Reliable: You work in a methodical, structured way and keep a cool head when dealing with audits, crises, or complex governance matters.

• Bridge-Builder: You confidently navigate between IT, business, and leadership – fostering understanding and collaboration across diverse teams.

Even if you do not fulfil all of the above requirements, we encourage you to apply if you believe your experience will add value to our team.

You feel this could be a match?

We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date via the application form on our website. If you have any questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at the following email address: recruiting@mbenergy.com.

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