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Security Assurance Specialist (f/m/d)
Knorr-Bremse
Krakow am See · Hybrid Yesterday
About the role
Responsibilities
- Conducting security assessments and control validation across products, systems and internal processes.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of technical and administrative security controls using frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, SOC2 and industry standards.
- Performing continuous assurance activities to maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Identifying control gaps, preparing clear findings and tracking remediation activities.
- Supporting risk assessments by analyzing security risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Reviewing system architectures, data flows and configurations for assurance considerations.
- Providing expert input for security exception processes and risk treatment plans.
- Collaborating with engineering, IT, product security, procurement and operations to embed assurance requirements.
- Participating in design reviews, supplier risk evaluations and security improvement initiatives.
- Creating assurance reports, dashboards and metrics for leadership visibility.
- Analyzing trends from assessments and incidents to identify systemic improvement opportunities.
- Contributing to the development of security assurance strategy, processes and tooling.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, IT or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of experience in security assurance, security compliance, audit, risk management or technical security roles.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks such as IEC 62443, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, SOC 2 and CIS Controls.
- Experience conducting assessments, validating controls or supporting security audits.
- Ability to interpret technical architectures, security controls and risk impacts.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable guidance.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
Optional
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer or Security+.
- Experience in regulated industries such as automotive, critical infrastructure, financial services, cloud or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with secure development practices, cloud security or product security assurance.
- Experience with GRC or assurance tools such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, OneTrust or Drata.
We Offer
- Stable employment and long‑term career growth.
- Annual bonus up to 10% of your annual gross base salary.
- Flexible hours (start between 7:00 and 9:30 a.m.).
- Hybrid work model.
- Private healthcare (upgrade options and family add‑ons).
- Subsidized Multisport membership.
- Partial funding for professional training.
- Life insurance.
- Vacation allowance.
- Benefit points through the MyBenefit platform.
- Access to company events.
- A comprehensive, role‑specific training program.
- Opportunities for development and upskilling.
- A friendly culture and supportive team.
- Additional bonuses and recognition awards.
Skills
CIS ControlsCISSPCISMGRCIEC 62443Information SecurityISO 27001NIST 800-53NIST CSFOneTrustProduct SecurityRisk Management சா்வீஸ்நவ் GRCSecurity+ServiceNowSOC 2
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