CISO

AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS

Bucharest

Description

CISO/CSO

Reporting line

Local GM & Group CISO/CS

Responsible for

Physical and Logical Security Management

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, issue, review and maintain physical and logical security documentation in alignment with applicable standards and the security policies of AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS
  • Establish and implement robust security processes to safeguard organizational as assets.
  • Conduct regular internal physical and logical security audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and monitor adherence to security protocols.
  • Organise and support external security audits, certifications, and assessments, ensuring timely remediation of findings.
  • Promptly report any compliance discrepancies, breaches of duty, or criminal activities to the appropriate authorities, and coordinate investigations and corrective actions.
  • Provide regular reports on the status of security measures and identify potential risks.
  • Oversee identity and access management, including user provisioning, authentication, authorization, and privilege management; oversee access control systems, surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter security, visitor management, and secure area controls.
  • Monitor vulnerabilities and security events; lead incident response, crisis management, and root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with other departments to integrate security into all aspects of the business, ensuring a holistic approach to risk management, in accordance to the Group policies and business needs.
  • Lead security awareness training programs covering both physical and logical security for employees to foster a culture of security within the organization.
  • Track emerging threats, define security strategy, manage the security budget, and drive strategic investments.

Ideal Profile

  • Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5–10+ years of progressive experience in information security, physical security, and risk management, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
  • Relevant certifications - Physical security, IT governance, audit, business continuity

Proven track record in:

  • Developing and maintaining security policies and documentation.
  • Conducting internal/external audits and risk assessments.
  • Managing IAM (provisioning, authentication, authorization, privilege management).
  • Overseeing physical security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection).
  • Leading incident response, investigations, and remediation.
  • Managing security budgets and external providers.

Core Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, etc.).
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (expertise.
  • Incident detection, response, and root-cause analysis.
  • Crisis management and emergency response coordination.
  • Security monitoring and vulnerability management.

Soft skills

  • Strategic thinker with business-oriented mindset.
  • Strong reporting and stakeholder management skills.
  • High integrity, discretion, and accountability.
  • Ability to foster a company-wide security culture.
  • Proactive, analytical, and solution oriented.