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(Principal) IT Security Consultant: Secure by Design (m/f/d)

Bochum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead end-to-end 'secure by design' transformation programmes for enterprise clients, covering technical strategy, customer relationships, and final outcomes across cloud security, AI security, and Secure SDLC.

Role type

Principal IT Security Consultant (Secure by Design)

Builds

Secure-by-Design transformation programmes, cloud security landing zones, AI security programmes, and Secure SDLC frameworks for DAX 30 and critical infrastructure clients.

Domain

Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, AI Security, Regulatory Compliance (NIS2, DORA, EU AI Act)

Required skills

End-to-end client programme leadership, Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), Secure-by-Design architecture, Secure SDLC implementation, AI security (LLMs, MLSecOps), Stakeholder management (CISO/CTO), Technical strategy definition

Preferred skills

Kubernetes platform security, Regulatory programme experience (NIS2/DORA/CRA), Team management, Public presence (publications/blogs)

Technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD, IaC, Containers, Kubernetes, LLMs, MLSecOps

Responsibilities

Lead Secure by Design transformations for large enterprises, Define control frameworks and risk assessments for cloud security, Shape company-wide AI security programmes, Build Secure SDLC programmes from scratch, Communicate technical strategy to C-level executives, Integrate security into landing zones and development pipelines

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership