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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Confidential company · Cologne · Posted May 14, 2026

Public summary

A leading European e-pharmacy is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead their security organization. The role focuses on integrating security deeply into product development, driving a DevSecOps Secure SDLC, ensuring cloud-native and AI initiatives are secure, and managing risk pragmatically to support business growth. The CISO will lead a security team and advise executive leadership on security resilience and investments within a fast-growing digital platform environment.

Responsibilities

Integrate security into the entire product lifecycle from discovery to release, establishing a DevSecOps-driven Secure SDLC; build a platform security mindset that secures cloud-native architecture and AI initiatives; reduce engineering friction via automation and scalable security patterns; pragmatically manage risk in alignment with business growth; ensure compliance through well-designed security capabilities; advise CIO and executive leadership on risk and strategic security investments; lead and develop a high-performing security team fostering ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

Proven leadership in security within a digital platform or product-centric environment, including traditional GRC structures; strong expertise in DevSecOps, cloud-native environments, security engineering, and product security integration; ability to lead multiple security workstreams; strategic and hands-on approach balancing risk awareness with commercial needs; pragmatic, solution-oriented leadership committed to empowering teams and protecting customers; experience building scalable security systems; and knowledge of securing AI-driven capabilities including data protection and responsible AI usage.

Skills

CISO Security Leadership DevSecOps Cloud-native Architecture Security Engineering Product Security Integration Risk Management Compliance AI Security Team Leadership Secure SDLC Threat Modelling