Job Description

The Global Information Security department of Evotec is searching for a highly motivated and dedicated

Information Security Operations Specialist (all genders)

Full time and permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth, effective, and measurable operation of the Global Information Security organization
• Support the CISO (SVP, Head of Global Information Security) in maintaining the structure, governance, and oversight required for an efficient, audit‑ready information security management organization
• Support operational processes within Global Information Security, identify impediments and blockers, and propose and implement effective solutions
• Track and drive actions to ensure timely and effective completion of assurance activities such as open issues, nonconformity remediations, audit finding remediations, risk mitigation actions, and KPI measurements
• Facilitate planning and tracking cycles including budget planning and tracking, project and resource planning, progress monitoring, and regular reporting to committees
• Orchestrate complex activities involving multiple stakeholders, such as internal and external security audits, risk and readiness assessments, and committee meetings
• Maintain the information security documentation ecosystem, ensuring consistent standards and effective management of controlled documents, records, templates, knowledge repositories, committee minutes, and other governance artifacts
• Drive continuous improvement by assessing process maturity, proposing enhancements, and optimizing tooling to ensure usability and alignment with Evotec Group requirements
• Act as a central point of contact for the Evotec Information Security Community of Practitioners and support knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the Group
• Contribute hands‑on to high‑priority projects within the Information Security organization based on strategic priorities and individual expertise

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Qualifications

• Academic degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Working knowledge of Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Assurance concepts such as audits, risk management, continuous improvement, and document control
• Experience tracking and managing complex, interdependent processes and tasks (e.g., nonconformity remediation, risk mitigation plans, complex project plans); formal project management experience is a plus
• Experience maintaining structured documentation environments such as controlled document repositories, knowledge bases, and wikis
• Proven ability to coordinate and facilitate interdependent activities across different stakeholders, functions, sites, and cultures
• Good understanding of tools and methods for tracking, measuring, and reporting progress, such as ticketing systems, workflow automation, and collaboration platforms
• Ability to interpret dashboards and data sources, understand data flows, and perform analyses to support reporting and continuous improvement
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse target groups across hierarchy levels and cultures
• Fluent written and spoken English is required; German, French, and/or Italian language skills are a plus
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISM, or CISSP are a plus

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Our offer (for Hamburg site)

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• 30 days of annual holiday, monthly allowance for public transportation, and in-house canteen
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to getting to know you and to your application.

FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversité, Evotec étudie, à compétences égales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.