Regional Information Security Officer Americas

Company: GEA Process Engineering
Location: Columbia
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Job Description:

The Regional Information Security Officer (RISO) implements the global information security requirements and specifies/expands them based on regional information security requirements without being contradictory to the global requirements. The RISO is the CISO's first contact regarding all security topics within the GEA's region and responsible for all information security topics within the region.Responsibilities / Tasks

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Monitor regional information security requirements


Identifies applicability of security business needs within the region, especially with regards to trends and risks


Assist in the implementation of the global Information Security Management System (ISMS) and global business continuity standards within the region and handle information assets as well as security and business continuity risks


Coordinate the Business Impact Analysis and define, test, and assist in the execution of the Business Continuity Plans together with the accountable process owners


Collaborates with local/regional management and asset owners to ensure all security related controls and measures are implemented, managed, controlled and reported


Perform security and business continuity reviews and audits, monitor the information security requirements, and participate in the security and business continuity incident handling process


Monitors, manages and reports security business performance targets for area of responsibility, aligned with regional and overall security strategy performance metrics


Is responsible for handling regional information security incidents


Report security and business continuity incidents to the authorities in accordance with the incident handling process


Instruct functionally the Local Information Security Officer (LISO) and receives continuous reporting from the LISOs


Act as a LISO for the home location



Your Profile / Qualifications

As a person, you are a good communicator and collaborator and are able to negotiate with both customers and suppliers. You take a methodical approach to security and are also able to take ownership of budget forecasts and finances.

Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in information technology/computer science/cybersecurity, business administration, or a related technical discipline


Experience leading the development and implementation of information security policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards


Have in-depth know-how in management systems, audits, and dealing with audit findings


Have in-depth know-how in ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-171, IEC 62443, ISO 22301


Have experience in multivendor management and dealing with multiple suppliers


Are fluent in English


May have security and business continuity certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISMS Lead Implementor, ISMS Lead Auditor, BCMS Implementer, BCMS Lead Auditor)



GEA offers competitive pay and great benefits

11 Paid Holidays
PTO - Paid Time Off
Medical Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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