Manager IT-Security (f/m/d) – Application Security

ISTAEssenstepstonezveřejněno 06. 09. 2026
Nutné:CloudMobileDevOpsAgileSecurityHybrid

IT / Essen Headoffice / Hybrid / Vollzeit / iSE02710 Contract Title according to the Internal Career Path Welcome to ista

At ista, we support property owners and managers in making their buildings fit for the future and kind to the planet. That includes tracking and billing energy consumption in a way that’s easy to grasp, to help save energy and cut CO₂ emissions. With over 6,600 employees in 21 countries, we’re committed to making it happen. Join us and help shape tomorrow, secure in the knowledge that you’re part of a successful company that also offers you the flexibility of agile working practices. Everyone is welcome at ista, regardless of age, gender, background, sexual orientation, religion, or disabilities. We’re proud to be part of a diverse team. Fostering a culture of team spirit and togetherness, we are always there for one another. We set great store by ensuring a healthy work-life balance for our people. Plus, we offer each and every employee the opportunity to pursue further training and personal development.

Here’s what you can look forward to

At ista, we empower property owners and managers to operate their buildings in a future-​proof, energy-​efficient, and digital way. To achieve this, we develop and run a wide range of business-​critical applications and digital platforms. In this role, you will actively drive the advancement of our application security landscape and work closely with international development and platform teams to ensure that security is embedded from the very beginning in applications, products, and architectural decisions. Together with our development teams, you will foster a culture where secure software development becomes the norm and security is recognized as a shared success factor.

Drive the evolution of our Application Security strategy and embed Security-​by-​Design and Security-​by-​Default principles across international software development teams

Advise Product Owners, Developers, Architects, and Platform Teams on the secure development and operation of applications

Define and establish standards, frameworks, and secure coding guidelines based on industry best practices such as OWASP, Microsoft SDL, NIST SSDF , and ISO 27034

Conduct security reviews, threat modeling sessions, and architecture assessments to identify and evaluate application security risks

Integrate security requirements and tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, Secret Scanning , and Container Security into modern development and CI / CD processes

Collaborate closely with Development Squads, Platform Engineering, Architecture, and Pentesting Teams to remediate vulnerabilities and implement security requirements sustainably

Build and enhance an international Secure Development Community through training programs, Security Champion initiatives, and continuous knowledge sharing

Monitor emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends in Application Security and assess their relevance for ista

What we require of you

Several years of experience in Application Security , Secure Software Development , or Software Architecture

Strong understanding of modern software development processes and secure development methodologies

Hands-on experience with OWASP Top 10 , OWASP ASVS , OWASP SAMM , and relevant secure coding standards

Knowledge of Threat Modeling , Security Architecture Reviews , and Vulnerability Management

Experience with cloud technologies, web and API security, as well as modern development platforms and CI / CD processes

Ability to communicate technical risks effectively and provide guidance to a wide range of stakeholders

Excellent communication skills with the ability to successfully build, engage, and nurture communities, combined with a pragmatic and solution-​oriented mindset; fluent English required, German language skills are an advantage

What we offer you

Do the right thing with purpose and a future: Our services save CO₂ and protect the environment – we are working for a sustainable world of tomorrow

Shape the future of secure software development: Take on a key role in building and advancing Application Security at ista and make a lasting impact on security standards, processes, and our international Secure Development Community

Enjoy many benefits: Look forward to an attractive salary, 30 days' vacation per year and flexible working hours, including the opportunity to work up to 50% of the week on a mobile basis

Secure good prospects for yourself: We are an internationally successful company with agile working methods and an open corporate culture. Our future course offers you long-term and excellent career options

Stay curious and develop yourself further: Standing still is not an option for us, which is why we support you in every aspect of your development – a variety of learning opportunities await you

Experience a working environment full of trust: We all pull together

Have fun in a motivated team: Whether it's a barbecue event, international soccer cup or ice cream for everyone in summer – we always come up with something new, so stay tuned!

Contact

ista SE Madeleine Fluchtmann Luxemburger Straße 1 | 45131 Essen bewerbermanagement@ista.de Apply online now!

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