Information Security Assurance Analyst (f/m/d)

    

 

We are Uniper

 

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

 

Your responsibilities

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Assurance Analyst to join our 2nd line Group Information Security team. This role focuses on security requirements and assurance activities while requiring a deep understanding of modern IT and cloud technologies, enterprise architecture, and security architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in defining security requirements and performing assurance activities for information assets such as applications, systems, processes, networks, etc.

 

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Uniper’s information security assurance, governance, and associated critical processes, industry requirements, and security best practices.
• Create and evaluate security requirements and assessments for information assets such as applications, systems, networks, and other technology assets.
• Conduct assurance reviews and assessments of modern IT and cloud infrastructure, enterprise architecture, and security architecture.
• Define and ensure implementation of information security requirements across technologies, departments, and data assets.
• Engage in preparation for and participation in external and internal audits (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2, KRITIS, DORA). Maintain awareness and knowledge of current changes within legal, regulatory, and technology environments.
• Support overall validation of adherence to ISMS policies and standards through control evaluation, ensuring compliance through assessment, remediation, and escalation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to stakeholders on risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry best practices related to AI, cloud and security architecture.

 

  

Your profile

• Completed degree in information security, business information technology, computer science, business administration, or a similar field/qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in technical security, assurance, risk management, or security compliance roles.
• Profound knowledge of information security industry standards and regulatory requirements, e.g., ISO/IEC 27001/62443, NIST CSF, NIS 2, DORA, KRITIS.
• Strong understanding of IT and cloud technologies (e.g., MS Azure) and enterprise security architecture.
• In-depth knowledge of security architecture principles and practices.
• Relevant professional qualifications/certifications, e.g., CISSP, CISM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive mindset to anticipate and address potential security issues before they become critical.
• Effective project management (waterfall and agile) skills to oversee the implementation of security initiatives.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; German is a plus.

 

Weekly presence in the office in Düsseldorf is expected. 

 

 

Your benefits

  At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of crea