Careers
We love what we do! We’re on a journey to make international trade fair for everyone – and we’d love you to bring in your expertise!
FLOCERT is a business with a difference. We’re a social enterprise, which means all of our money is invested back into social and environmental change. We are highly values-driven – and our values are the key to our success. When you join us, you can be sure that you’ll never have to move your ethics down your agenda.
IT Security & Risk Manager (m/f/div)
Introduction & Description
FLOCERT is a leading global assurance provider. Besides providing sole certification to Fairtrade, FLOCERT offers certification and verification as well as customised sustainability to support companies in their ethical business transformation.
With seven international offices conducting business in around 120 countries, FLOCERT specialises in combining global reach with local expertise for its over 6,000 customers. FLOCERT remains mission-driven and dedicated to working with all types of organisations, from small-scale producers to internationally recognised brands, to promote fairness in global trade.
As a People and Planet First verified organisation, FLOCERT is proud to be recognised as an enterprise prioritising social and environmental goals.
Visit flocert.net for more information.
Description
At FLOCERT, IT security is more than just protecting systems – it’s about safeguarding trust in fair global trade. As our new IT Security & Risk Manager, you will take a key role in ensuring that our digital backbone is resilient, reliable, and future-proof. Reporting to the Head of IT, you will design and implement security standards that help us live up to our mission. Working hand in hand with colleagues from IT, Legal, Data Protection and Governance, you will create awareness, mitigate risks, and ensure that our organisation can continue to deliver on its promise: fair and secure trade worldwide.
- Job Share: Full-time (38,5 hrs. p.w.)
- Location: FLOCERT GmbH Headquarter Bonn, Germany
- Salary: The salary and benefit package depend upon qualifications and experience
German collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for wholesale and foreign trade in NRW,
Salary Category VIa - Start date: as soon as possible
Your responsibilities
- Oversee IT security for endpoints, infrastructure, applications and cloud
- Develop and enforce security concepts, policies and guidelines
- Identify threats and vulnerabilities, and define concrete measures
- Monitor, evaluate and improve IT security on a continuous basis
- Take ownership of findings from audits, reviews and incidents, and follow up on solutions
- Collaborate on business continuity management and supplier assessments
- Contribute to IT security projects and stay ahead of emerging trends
Your qualifications, experience and skills
- Degree or professional qualification in IT or IT security
- 5+ years of professional experience in IT operations
- Strong knowledge of IT security systems and standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO/IEC)
- Experience in security analysis, assessments and project management
- Excellent documentation, analytical and communication skills
- Fluent in English and German
- Resilient, systematic and solution-oriented
What we offer
- International work environment
- Company culture of dialogue and respect
- Onboarding and welcome management
- Open-minded and value-driven colleagues living our mission
- Remote work & flexible working hours
- Attractive benefit package, e.g.: holiday bonus, 13th salary, occupational pension scheme and more
- Opportunities to make a meaningful impact
- Learning and development opportunities
- Chance for motivated staff to grow
How to apply
Please kindly note that we only accept online applications and only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be further contacted and will receive notice of the outcome of the selection process.
Do you still have questions? Then give us a call or send us an email.
- Regina Jatzke
- HR Manager for Recruiting & Employer Branding
If none of the above positions is a right fit, send us an unsolicited job application to recruitment@flocert.net and subscribe to our jobalert.
After you apply: One step closer to joining our team
Once you have applied for one of our positions listed above, we will carefully screen your application based on the skills and experience required for the job.
If it's a great match, we will contact you to schedule a (remote) interview. As part of the interview process, we may ask you to complete an online assessment to further assess your skills.
Once all interviews are completed, and a decision has been taken, we will inform all shortlisted candidates. If you are successful, we will offer you an employment contract. Our journey together starts when the contract is signed, and we can welcome you to FLOCERT to start your onboarding process.
FLOCERT is an organisation I'd be proud to retire from—though I'm not planning on that anytime soon! The vibrant, multicultural work culture, which is both friendly and inspiring, makes every day enjoyable. The work-life balance is a standout feature, with a flexible model that lets me work partially from home – a huge advantage since I live out of state. I'm grateful to be part of such an amazing organisation and look forward to continuing my journey here.
”Jasleen Kaur
Key Account Officer
FLOCERT is a Great Place To Work
FLOCERT is one of the winners of this year's Great Place to Work® competition, "Best Workplaces in North Rhine-Westphalia 2024".
In receiving this prestigious accolade, FLOCERT reaffirms its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture that transcends borders and resonates deeply with its global workforce.
Watch Christian Jambor, Head of Human Resources at FLOCERT, explain why this certification is important to our organisation.
Your best career move yet
With headquarters in Germany and regional offices in Costa Rica, England, India, South Africa and the United States, there are plenty of opportunities to expand your horizons. Our team is full of cultural diversity and creativity, and we respect and learn from each other's ways of working – but when it comes down to it, we all share the same ethical principles and values.
At FLOCERT, we value attitude just as highly as formal qualifications. Every individual in our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and is proud to own their role. A shared eagerness to learn and develop means that our organisation is always alive with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Innovation plays a key role in FLOCERT's success in a dynamic environment.
Be the future of Fairtrade
As ethical awareness grows across the world, so does Fairtrade. In conjunction with the German dual vocational training system Berufsausbildung, we're proud to welcome the upcoming generation into this extraordinary sector. Our apprenticeships are designed to give the freshest talent in our sector a well-rounded introduction to Fairtrade.
To make sure we're always doing the best by our team, we partner with prestigious institutions such as Great Place To Work and berufundfamilie.
