Senior Consultant Information Security

As a strategy and management consultancy, we work hand in hand with leading clients from the Automotive & Transport, Energy & Environment, and Public & Infrastructure sectors to shape the future of mobility. We leverage the tools of digital transformation to guide traditional companies into the future and help young businesses establish themselves in the market. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown to over 110 employees across eight locations – Berlin, Munich, Vienna, Cologne, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Bucharest, and most recently Warsaw. We are proud to have been ranked among the Top Ten in the brandeins/Statista list of “Best Management Consultants” for the fifth consecutive year. What to Expect With us, you’ll help build something big. We move fast – and we’ll take you along on our journey through the mobility and energy ecosystem: working with top-tier clients and engaging in diverse digitalization projects.We foster an open team culture, place the highest value on your professional development, and always meet on equal footing. We believe in full transparency for your career: only your individual performance determines your next step – all the way to Associate Manager. Your Day-to-Day as a Senior Consultant We work in a practice-based organization that allows our consultants, starting at Senior Consultant level, to align with a clearly defined area of expertise. This enables you to develop as a subject matter expert, deepen your knowledge, and build strong specialization – while remaining part of our interdisciplinary project business. You’ll apply your expertise across diverse client contexts and continuously expand it.Our goal: for you to grow not only as a consultant but also as a thought leader in your practice area.As a Senior Consultant – Information Security, you will take on professional responsibility, lead teams, and strategically develop topics both for clients and internally. You’ll have the opportunity to advance both personally and professionally in the following areas:Project Leadership & Team Management: Take responsibility for (sub-)projects, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and foster active knowledge sharing within your project environment.Strategic Security Consulting: Work with clients to develop security strategies, roadmaps, and target architectures – from shaping security organizations and risk management to managing regulatory requirements.Stakeholder Management: Act as the interface between top management, business units, and IT. Through workshops, presentations, and decision templates, you ensure complex security topics are clearly communicated and manageable at the executive level.Transformation Support: Guide organizations in implementing security programs and processes, help establish governance structures, and develop KPIs to measure success.Market & Trend Analysis: Monitor developments in cybersecurity and information security, identify best practices, and translate them into actionable recommendations for clients.Data Analytics: Conduct effective data collection – from defining data structures to interpretation, visualization, communication, and deriving conclusions.Internal Development: In addition to client projects, contribute to internal initiatives and practices, drive knowledge transfer, and help expand our consulting offering in information security.What You Should Bring Education: A completed university degree – ideally with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Technology, or Digital Economy. We believe a degree sharpens critical thinking and enables you to tackle complex challenges in a structured way.Growth Mindset: Curiosity, daily learning drive, and motivation to go the extra mile during intensive project phases.Experience:2–3 years of full-time experience in strategy or management consulting with a focus on information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.Expertise: Knowledge of GDPR, ISO 2700x, TISAX, NIS-2, EU Data Act, or similar frameworks is a plus.Language Skills: Excellent German and English (at least C1 level).*Willingness to Travel: 1–3 days per week within the DACH region.Skills: Strong presentation and facilitation abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving expertise, and solid project management knowledge.* Global scale - Table 1 (CEFR 3.3): Common Reference levels (coe.int)   What We Offer Monthly gross salary: EUR 5,850 (all-in, full-time), depending on experience and qualifications30 vacation days per yearAnnual salary increase—because we value your developmentCareer & Development:Buddy program and structured onboarding during your first 3 months for a smooth startParticipation in external trainings and bi-weekly best-practice sharing within the teamRegular feedback sessions, direct access to management, and a supportive, adaptable environmentNo politics, just performance: Our 100% transparent career path (level, performance, and salary follow company-wide standards) ensures your career stays in the fast laneCulture:Informal company culture with communication on equal footing“Challenge and support” is our motto: appreciation, open doors, and flat hierarchies are a givenDigital by Design: Work with the latest hardware and software (iPhone & Microsoft Surface)Benefits:Choice bonus: up to 2 additional monthly salaries or 10 extra vacation days—you decidePublic transport ticket, corporate benefits (discounts on products & services), team events, and major company events like reTreat, acc’sPerience, or acc’smas Party80/20 home office rule (one day per week remote) Why accilium? accilium is an award-winning strategy and management consultancy shaping the future of mobility and energy. Driven by a strong mission, we prioritize teamwork and continuous learning. Our growing team of more than 110 experts has become a rising star in the consulting industry, and we are excited about the increasing attention we’re receiving.  If you want to be part of building something great, click “Apply” or reach out to Katrin Helm (life@accilium.com) with any questions. accilium is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, regardless of origin, religion, sexual identity, gender, age, or belief. This policy applies to all employment practices within our company. accilium makes hiring decisions solely based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.