Local Information Security Officer

Job offer

ESET is looking for a Local Information Security Officer (LISO) to become the key security leader for our offices in Czech Republic and Germany. In this role, you will implement ESET’s global security strategy, ensure compliance with international standards and local regulations, and act as the go to expert for information security, risk, and business continuity topics.

This is a perfect opportunity for experienced security officer who can operate independently, cover broad range of security topics and thrives cross-team international collaboration.

What You’ll Do

Strategy, Governance & Leadership

• Implement and maintain the local information security strategy aligned with ESET HQ.
• Act as the primary security expert and point of contact for local teams and leadership.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Regularly identify and assess security assets and risks in line with HQ standards, including those related to internal assets and third-party suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO 27000 series, ISO 22301, NIST 800-53 & CSF).
• Perform the duties of a cybersecurity manager under NIS2 where applicable and act as contact for supervisory authorities.

Operational Security

• Perform risk assessments, BIA/BCP/DRP creation and testing, security awareness activities, and oversee security technologies and processes.
• Coordinate security and business continuity incidents, ensure structured lessons learned, and manage access including exception approvals.
• Approve security-relevant IT requests and design procedures for handling such requests.

Your impact

• You will be the local security leader, acting as the primary expert for information security issues.
• No direct staff management, but strong influence and leadership are required.
• Decisions in this role can impact multiple offices or even a whole region in case of a major incident.

Requirements

• Ideally 7+ years in information security, or with preferrably 2+ years in security management.
• Preferred certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GISP/GSOM/GSLC/GSTRT, SCISO.

Technical& Professional Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of: ISO 2700, NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF
• Understanding of laws (NIS2) and regulations related to information security.
• Deep insight into threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, and IT/physical security principles.
• Solid risk management and business continuity expertise.
• Ability to work with MS Office, Jira, Confluence, and structured documentation.
• Good knowledge of security controls and security technology landscape.

Languages

• English – C1
• Czech/Slovak – C1
• German (advantage)

Managerial & Personal Skills

• Ability to explain security topics to nontechnical audiences and executives.
• Ability to communicate deeply and precisely with IT and security experts.
• Comfortable communicating with auditors, regulators, and inspectors.
• Skilled in planning and coordinating cross team activities (budget, timelines, goals).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Social intelligence, learning agility, service orientation.
• Strong decision making and adaptability.

Benefits:

• Support in personal and professional development - opportunities to attend various trainings, courses, conferences or meetups
• Attractive financial bonus paid twice a year based on your performance
• Financial support in case of life milestones (wedding, childbirth)
• Complementary retirement savings contributions
• Fully covered 170 CZK/per day meal vouchers
• Transportation benefit
• Refer a friend" benefit - the opportunity to receive a financial bonus when referring a friend for an open vacancy
• Available home-office or remore work
• Fully-paid 3 sickdays
• Mind’n’Soul Program - free helpline and counselling in personal and professional development
• Sport activities support
• Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, non-alcoholic beverages - you can find them all in every kitchen
• Casual, friendly, open culture with no dress code
• Participating in company events
• Opportunity to use company common areas (terrace, relax zone, library) for a chill time and meetings with colleagues
• Volunteering and opportunity to participate in various CSR activities
• Loyalty program - extra vacation days and financial bonus after working at ESET for 5 and more years