Chief Security Officer (CISO) (d/f/m)

We are Germany’s largest vehicle marketplace, featuring around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and e-bikes. Based in Berlin-Charlottenburg, we offer a dynamic environment where growth, learning, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Since our founding in 1996, we have been shaping the way vehicles are bought and sold online - not only enabling direct transactions but also offering financing and leasing solutions. More than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers and millions of private customers rely on our platform, benefiting from 108 million visits each month. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn, have a passion for collaboration, and are excited about shaping the future of mobility, we would love to meet you.

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often hesitate to pursue opportunities unless they meet every requirement. We strongly value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from historically excluded backgrounds to apply.

Applicants must hold a valid right to work and permit to reside in Germany.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join our team. The CISO will be responsible for overseeing and implementing comprehensive information security strategies and processes to protect our company’s data and systems. This role will also encompass networking responsibilities, ensuring robust and secure communication infrastructures, and reports to the CTO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s information security strategy, policies, and procedures.

• Lead efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks across the organization.

• Collaborate with our Global Adevinta Cybersecurity Team and the Director of IT & Business Operations to align security initiatives with business objectives.

• Oversee the design and management of secure network architectures, ensuring optimal performance and security.

• Lead Incident response activities, including investigation, mitigation, and reporting.

• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing in collaboration with our Global Security Teams. Derive actions and present findings and actions to senior leadership.

• Stay abreast of the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to enhance the company’s security posture.

• Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance.

• Ensure security education and training programs to employees at all levels in collaboration with our Global Security Teams.

• Ensure compliance with relevant legal, regulatory, and industry standards as well as certifications.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Proven experience in information security management, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior security role.

• Strong understanding of security in hyperscale environments (Google, Amazon).

• Strong understanding of network architecture and security protocols.

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Working at mobile.de comes with its perks! Enjoy the following benefits (some of many):

• Salary: Get rewarded with an attractive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plans.

• Plan for the Future: On top of the statutory retirement insurance, we offer a company pension scheme with three contribution levels.

• Team-Building: Regular team and company events offer the opportunity to network and learn from each other.

• Training & Education: Keep growing with a personal development budget, access to language courses, coaching opportunities, our online and offline library, weekly “Lunch & Learn” sessions and many more.

• Mobility: Stay mobile with a monthly transportation allowance.

• Enjoy working: Our office offers a range of amenities, including retreat spaces for yoga and relaxation, a pool table, table tennis, a fully equipped kitchen for cooking, and various co-working areas. And yes, free snacks and drinks are also available.

• Work from Anywhere: Work up to 20 days per year work from wherever you feel most productive.

• Family: We supplement the German government contribution by offering fully paid family leave.