Chief Information Security Officer
Job Description
Our Vision: Providing the Best Mobility for Humanity through Advanced Technology | Technology to optimize mobility for humanity
Umovity stands out with its unique combination of software, hardware, and services, accelerating the achievement of end-to-end traffic planning and management. By uniting Econolite and PTV Group, Umovity empowers clients with technology that transforms complexity into efficiency, data into intelligence, and innovation into reality. Our mission is to facilitate decision-making and turn cities into more livable, safer, and human-centered communities. With a comprehensive portfolio of modern cloud and on-premises software products, cutting-edge hardware solutions, powerful data access, and extensive service offerings, Umovity serves as a global end-to-end solution provider for smart city ecosystems.
We are now seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to join the Umovity team.
Responsibilities
DUTIES
- Develop the security strategy in close coordination with our top management, aligning security objectives, customer requirements, regulatory requirements, and economic feasibility.
- Contribute to and continuously develop our ISMS (Information Security Management System).
- Train and raise awareness among employees regarding IT security risks and measures.
- Work closely with international stakeholders from product development, IT, Legal, HR and Procurement to implement the security strategy.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Monitor and coordinate incident response processes and teams to handle security incidents quickly and effectively.
- Measure, collect and report key performance indicators for relevant security aspects (technology, organization, development)
- Manage relationships with external security vendors and service providers.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technology solutions.
Job Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be located in the U.S., Germany, or Poland.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of professional experience in IT security, preferably in a leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of network security, data encryption, and compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of cloud security, application security, and secure software development practices.
- Experience in developing and implementing security strategies in an international and hybrid team.
- Strong analytical skills and a structured, solution-oriented approach to work.
- Excellent communication skills in English, fluent German is a big plus.
