Date:  Feb 4, 2025
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Company:  PowerCo SE
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job Function:  Information Technology
Job ID:  3152

Senior Expert IS Audits And Assessments (all genders)

 
With whom you will CELLebrate

The mission has started. We proudly announce that in our Battery Valley we are starting our own battery cell production and the ramp up of our worldwide headquarters for global cell manufacturing. In this, the tasks and requirements of the unit Information Technology are varied. IT takes care all matters relating to information technology, i.e. electronic data processing. The responsibilities vary from IT-infrastructure to digitization of the organization to the operational use of electronic data processing throughout the organization.

  
 
How you will CELLebrate
  • Lead comprehensive security assessments and audits across IT environments.
  • Develop and maintain security audit frameworks based on industry standards (ISO 27001, VDA TISAX, NIST, CIS).
  • Identify and document security vulnerabilities, risks, and non-compliance issues.
  • Provide detailed remediation recommendations and oversee their implementation.
  • Conduct third-party vendor security assessments and due diligence.
  • Manage internal and external compliance audits.
  • Create audit reports with executive summaries for senior management.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging security trends and regulatory requirements (NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act etc.).
  • Collaborate with risk management, IT, and legal teams for continuous improvement
  
 
What you need for our CELLebration
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in information security assessments and audits.
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS).
  • Hands-on experience with compliance and risk management processes.
  • Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISA, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong report writing and communication skills.
  
 
What else can you bring
  • Experience leading global, multi-jurisdictional audits.
  • Knowledge of SCADA/ICS security assessments for critical infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML model auditing for security and compliance.
  • Familiarity with data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA) and privacy-by-design principles.
  • Thought leadership in security frameworks or published research.
  • Experience mentoring junior audit and security assessment professionals.
 
What to look forward to
  • Flexible working hours from 28 to 40h per week
  • Possibility of a 4-day-week (up to 35h per week)
  • 30 days paid + 10 days unpaid leave
  • Mobile work options
  • Relocation support
  • More benefits to come
   
Company:  PowerCo SE
Location: 

Salzgitter, DE

Job Function:  Information Technology
Level of Experience:  Professionals
Job ID:  3152
Date:  Feb 4, 2025

Are you a battery believer?

PowerCo was founded in 2022 to become a global battery champion. Headquartered in Germany, we are currently ramping up gigafactories in Salzgitter, Valencia and St. Thomas in Canada with a total volume of up to 200 GWh. We are integrating the entire value chain and building a supply chain as local as possible. With that we are driving the development of a strong, sustainable battery industry in Europe and North America.

Questions?

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that the best results are created in a diverse and inclusive environment. 
Therefore, all qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender (identity), sexual orientation, national origin or disability.