Junior Consultant Information Security (m/f/d)

As a Junior Consultant Information Security at DataGuard, your key responsibilities include advising customers on information security, constructing information security management systems (ISMS), and guiding clients through certification audits like ISO 27001. You’ll also collaborate with Sales and Customer Success teams to enhance customer engagement and provide feedback for product improvement.

To apply for the Junior Consultant Information Security role at DataGuard, you need a basic understanding of IT and information security. Experience working with customers, ideally in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills in both German and English, and a customer-oriented mindset are all essential. A degree in an IT-related field or experience in SaaS or Legal Tech is a plus.

DataGuard provides a personal training budget to help you develop your skills as a Junior Consultant Information Security. You'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities and support from experienced colleagues, ensuring you have the growth and development tools needed to succeed in your role.

At DataGuard, we offer a DataGuard Flex Policy that allows you to choose when and where you work. Whether you prefer in-person collaboration, home office, or remote work from anywhere in the world, we trust you to find the best work-life balance that suits your needs.

DataGuard fosters a collaborative environment among team members through multicultural teamwork, open communication, and strong mentorship. As a Junior Consultant Information Security, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals who share their expertise, helping you to grow, innovate, and collaborate effectively.

In answering this question, reflect on your passion for IT and information security, and how DataGuard's mission to protect data resonates with your values. Emphasize your enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Highlight that ISMS are crucial for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. They help organizations manage and mitigate information security risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and building stakeholder trust.

Discuss your approach to understanding client concerns, actively listening, and providing solutions. Share examples of how you've turned challenging situations into positive outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving.

If you have previous experience, describe your role in supporting audits and the types of certifications you've worked with. If not, express your understanding of the audit processes and your eagerness to learn and assist in the certification journey.

Provide a specific example that highlights your collaborative skills, contributions to the project, and the successful outcome it achieved. Emphasize your role in enhancing teamwork and project results.

Discuss any relevant tools or platforms you've worked with, such as risk management software, compliance tools, or metrics analysis platforms. If you're less experienced, express your willingness to learn and adapt to the tools used at DataGuard.

Explain your methodology for prioritization, such as assessing urgency and the impact of tasks on clients. Mention how you would communicate with clients and set expectations accordingly.

Discuss the ways you keep yourself updated, such as attending workshops, following industry publications, participating in online forums, or related continuing education plans to show your commitment to professional growth.

Explain that ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard for information security management. It provides a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving an ISMS to safeguard information and meet compliance requirements.

Share your perspective on how effective communication fosters trust and understanding with clients. It is vital for articulating complex security concepts, negotiating solutions, and ensuring project success through collaboration and clarity.