Information Security Architect (f/m/d)

 Our Asset IT team in Hannover is looking for you!   

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 looking for an experienced Information Security Architect to join our IT team under the COO IT area. This critical role will focus on developing, implementing, and maintaining security solutions for our hybrid IT/OT environments. The successful candidate will collaborate with both IT and OT teams to integrate and enforce security measures that protect our critical infrastructure, align with regulatory requirements, and support our mission to deliver safe and reliable services in the utilities sector.

• Design and Implement Security Solutions: Develop and deploy security architectures, solutions, and services tailored for hybrid IT/OT environments, ensuring the protection of both operational and information systems
• Risk and Threat Analysis: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, threat modeling, and security audits for IT/OT systems. Proactively identify vulnerabilities and implement measures to mitigate security risks in industrial settings
• Security Policies and Compliance: Develop, maintain, and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures that ensure compliance with industry regulations and support our overall security objectives
• Collaboration Across Teams: Work closely with IT and OT teams to seamlessly integrate security controls and requirements into operational systems, ensuring a consistent approach across both domains
• Tool Evaluation and Integration: Evaluate and recommend security tools and technologies that cater to the specific needs of IT/OT convergence, ensuring the effectiveness of threat detection, prevention, and response measures
• Regulatory and Compliance Adherence: Ensure that all security solutions and processes comply with relevant regulations and standards, particularly in the energy and utilities sector

Your profile

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of proven hands-on experience in IT security, with a strong focus on OT environments
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles across both IT and OT domains
• Strong expertise in network and security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption
• Experience with industrial control system protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus)
• A deep understanding of cloud security, specifically within the Azure ecosystem
• Proficiency in conducting threat analysis, risk assessments, and security audits, particularly in industrial and critical infrastructure settings
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements within the energy or utilities sectors
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar
• Experience in securing energy or utilities infrastructure
• Familiarity with the latest security frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO/IEC 27001)

Your benefits

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

• Car and bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy 

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.