Title:  Cyber Security & ISMS Specialist

Company:  SMA Altenso GmbH
Location: 

Kassel Hybrid, DE

Job Type:  Full time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Work Setup:  Hybrid
Required Travel:  Ocassional travel availability

POWER FOR ENERGY- We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with more than 130 employees from over 20 nationalities, driving the energy transition by delivering innovative energy projects worldwide.

As an international system integrator, we develop and commission solutions with a focus on complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage systems, hydrogen applications, as well as island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supplies.

Our company, based in Niestetal (Germany), Cape Town (South Africa) and Sydney (Australia), is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/

 
In this role, you will be responsible for managing cyber security requirements for our large-scale energy storage projects and engineering processes. You will ensure that security-related requirements are captured, documented, tracked, and implemented throughout the entire project lifecycle in a structured and customer-compliant manner. Working closely with customers, suppliers, project teams, and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in enabling secure and reliable energy storage solutions. This is an opportunity to drive change while helping us rethink energy together.
 
Your mission – what you can expect from us:
 
  • ISMS & Compliance: Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving information security policies, processes, and work instructions in line with ISO 27001 and ISO 27019 requirements.
  • Requirements Management: Coordinating and aligning cyber security requirements with customers, information security officers, internal departments, and project teams across all project phases.
  • Risk Management: Performing asset-specific risk assessments, tracking mitigation measures, and maintaining the associated risk register.
  • Audits & Certifications: Preparing, supporting, and following up on ISMS audits as well as customer- and project-specific certifications and compliance activities.
  • Security Operations: Managing security incidents, vulnerability management activities, and coordinating external penetration tests, including scoping, execution support, and technical reporting.

 

Your profile – what you bring with you:
 
  • Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Security, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable qualification.
  • Experience in information security, OT security, or technical compliance management.
  • Strong understanding of OT systems, industrial networks, operational processes, and safety-critical environments.
  • Knowledge of ISMS frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit processes, ideally according to ISO 27001 and ISO 27019.
  • Experience with relevant standards and regulatory requirements such as IEC 62443 or BSI IT-Grundschutz, ideally within the energy sector.

 

Does this sound interesting to you? Follow the links below to learn more about some of our projects:

 

  • Project St. Eustatius: 100% Caribbean Solar Power
  • Project Hydrogen Dune
  • Project BigBattery Lausitz at the Schwarze Pumpe site

 

We shape alternative energy solutions for future generations. Join our young, passionate team and become part of our success story.
As part of the SMA Group, you’ll enjoy attractive corporate benefits while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.
We look forward to receiving your application!

 

Your contact: Hannah Höster | SMA Altenso GmbH  | Phone: +49 561 9522-0

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*At Altenso, we stand for equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

power for energy We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with more than 120 employees from over 20 nations, driving the energy transition forward with innovative projects worldwide. As an international system integrator based in Germany, Australia, and South Africa, Altenso offers comprehensive solutions focused on the integration of complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage, hydrogen applications, as well as island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supply.

For more information click here: https://www.sma-altenso.com/