Information Security Specialist - Vice President

Deutsche Bank • Jacksonville, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Chief Security Office is responsible for the creation, maintenance and implementation of the information security strategy of Deutsche Bank Group. CSO steers the measures derived from the information security strategy and provides guidance to employees regarding the identification, development, implementation and execution of all processes which serve to reduce information security risk, to respond to incidents, and to establish appropriate policies and standards for information security management. CSO division, Business Information Security and Governance, defines Information Security Control Governance and conducts inclusive, reliable, threat-oriented, and risk-driven Information Security control / capability testing & governance to satisfy regulatory and organizational requirements. Team is in the Bank’s major business hubs in Germany, the United States of America and India. The role reports to the CSO IS Control Testing Head.

Requirements

• Extensive experience across Information Security and Technology domains, including operating systems, databases, network and threat operations, cryptography, data and cloud security, SOC, penetration testing, vulnerability management, third‑party risk management, or Information Security Audit—preferably within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of Information Security risk and its application to business processes, with hands‑on experience in threat analysis and industry frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements, including NIST, OWASP, ISO 27001, and financial‑sector regulations such as KAIT, BAIT, and ESMA cloud guidelines
• Proven project and people management experience, including leading global, diverse teams within a matrix environment across multiple time zones, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan, track, assign, and delegate work; communicate progress clearly; escalate risks appropriately; and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent qualifications

Nice To Haves

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and proactive behavior
• Self-driven, eager to learn and well-organized team player
• Professional industry recognized certifications (e.g., CISA, CCSP, CISSP, OSCP) are highly beneficial to cover a broad range of Information Security areas where relationship with the Business or IT is required

Responsibilities

• Review IS control testing scope across relevant security pillars, assess resource requirements, and plan capacity effectively
• Lead, manage, and allocate work across a team of control testers to ensure timely and effective execution of the agreed testing scope
• Oversee end‑to‑end IS control testing fieldwork, including documentation of process flows, identification of key risks, and evaluation of control design and operational effectiveness in line with established standards
• Govern day‑to‑day testing operations, review test execution and findings for accuracy, facilitate issue tracking, and validate remediation through to testing closure
• Ensure high‑quality test deliverables and reports are produced by the team and are suitable for review by senior management and control stakeholders
• Act as a trusted partner and effective challenger to stakeholders, ensuring adherence to key operational procedures while continuously identifying opportunities to improve testing quality and efficiency
• Communicate openly with management and the internal stakeholders; keeps them informed of potential findings and escalate problems/delays accordingly
• Proactively develops and maintains professional consultative working relationships with the CSO function, clients and respective support areas and will use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks
• Partners with other divisional/teams during IS Control effectiveness tests to ensure a collaborative approach

Benefits

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days
• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level