IT Risk and Compliance Officer (m/w/d)

About

TenneT is a leading European grid operator committed to a secure and reliable electricity supply - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are shaping the energy transition for a sustainable energy future. As the first cross-border transmission system operator, we plan, build and operate an almost 25,000 kilometres long high and extra-high voltage grid in the Netherlands and Germany and are one of the largest investors in national and international electricity grids, on land and at sea. Every day, our 7,400 employees give their best and ensure with responsibility, courage and networking that more than 43 million end consumers can rely on a stable electricity supply.

Lighting the way ahead together

Unit description BTO will drive security of supply, energy transition, organizational and financial health through digital, data and analytics. BTO will secure solid foundations through seamless end-user services (UX), industry-leading cybersecurity setup and resilient data centers and cloud infrastructure. BTO will have consistent business/BTO alignment, strategic partnerships with vendors and clear standards on architecture, vendor & portfolio management and security. BTO will unlock value of data and digital by building all the necessary enablers (incl. data platform, data governance processes, capabilities) and embedding innovation initiatives into business roadmaps.

TenneT is growing fast to realize its strategic ambitions. We play a leading role in driving the energy transition. We are looking for a passionate Risk and Compliance Officer (m/w/d) at our locations Bayreuth and Lehrte who will contribute to this and that might be you?

Frame conditions

• As of 01.06.2025
• The weekly working time is 37 hours
• The position is unlimited
• Job interviews for this position will be (partly) in English. Please send us your application document in English as well.
  
  

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Risk and Compliance Officer to join our team. This is a hands-on role that requires both oversight and direct execution of compliance and risk management activities.

• You work in a second line of defence as trusted advisor for the IT teams, regarding risk management, audit and compliance. You work closely with other Risk and Compliance Officers and Internal Audit on monitoring IT risks.
• You support the 1st line operational teams and service managers with the audit methodology and conduct-hands-on risk assessments.
• Through assisting with control self-assessments you monitor the key processes and challenge the teams. You ensure that the teams determine the mitigating measures.
• Support teams in integrating new or improved control measures into their processes, in designing IT controls/mitigation measures and monitoring the status of the measures with multiple measure owners.
• You review control self-assessments and you are directly involved with the implementation to ensure an appropriate control performance.
• You increase IT risk awareness within the teams, identify risks and support the teams and management in reducing risks to an acceptable level.
• You conduct independent and objective quality control reviews, recommend corrective actions and lead the teams during the various audits. You report on the status of the audit and the implementation of the mitigation measures/controls.
• You monitor compliance with IT regulations and resolve compliance issues proactively.
• You have a Master or Bachelor degree in the field of Information Technology, Information Security, General Security, or Business Administration with demonstrable experience in IT/Information Security Risk Management.
• You work independently while engaging cross-functional teams.
• You are able to work with different stakeholders and know how to quickly get to the heart of the matter.
• You are experienced (at least 3 years) in process, risk management and compliance.
• You have hands-on-experience implementing IT General Controls and you have knowledge in frameworks such as ITIL 4, Cobit 2019, ISO 31000, GDPR, ISO 27001 and NIST (Certifications like CRISC, CISA and CISM are a plus).
• You have and maintain a relevant internal and external network allowing you to identify trends, developments and opportunities from the market translate to TenneT's environment.
• You have a good command of English and German (C1).
• We are family friendly and flexible Flexible working hours without fixed times and home office options allow you to organize your work individually. Our external partners also provide you with support services for various phases of life - for example, in matters relating to household services or care and career.
• Health - your basis Because we think it is important that you are healthy and feel good, we offer all kinds of great extras: we provide various opportunities to work out via our Always Energy program which offers a wide range of opportunities to indulge in sports (organised training for different sports, competitions and events). And you will receive a sports allowance if you are a member of a sports club.
• Modern working environment
• Modern IT-tools
• Ergonomic workstations
• Very well equipped conference rooms and communication solutions that enable cross-location and cross-border collaboration
• Attractive remuneration and social benefits We offer great benefits such as a salary based on our Collective Labor Agreement, an annual bonus and excellent pension scheme.
• Personal development Personal growth is something we actively stimulate within TenneT. For example we have our own TenneT Academy where you can explore and develop your own set of skills. More than that: you have the opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international network, to use your personal strengths and to shape the future together with us.
  
  

Nice-to-have skills

• ISO 27001
• Execution
• InDesign
• Risk Management
• Management
• Quality Control
• Implementation
• ISO 27001
• Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany
  
  

Work experience

• Cyber Security Specialist
• IT Consultant
• Security Analyst
  
  

Languages

• English