Senior Manager Information Security (all genders)

Company description

Publicis Media is the world's second largest media agency network and part of the French communications group Publicis Groupe. As a global holding company, Publicis Media lives through its global agency brands Zenith, Starcom and Spark, which manage and continuously develop the customer business in strategic communications consulting in over 100 countries. In addition, central teams of specialists at Publicis Media support the agencies' clients in these areas: Data and Technology, Analytics and Insights, Research, Content, Performance, Buying and Business Development.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced information security professional who combines strong security expertise with a practical understanding of modern software, data and cloud engineering. Working closely with our engineering teams, you will translate security risks and requirements into actionable technical guidance and help embed security into architectures, platforms and delivery processes.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted security partner to software, data, cloud and BI engineering teams, engaging as a technical peer on architectures, technologies and delivery practices.
• Translate identified risks and security requirements into concrete, technically actionable remediation guidance.
• Review solution and cloud architectures, contribute to threat modelling and support secure design decisions from an early stage.
• Work with engineering teams to embed security controls, automated checks and secure-by-design practices into development and CI/CD processes.
• Define pragmatic security guardrails, reference patterns and implementation guidance that enable secure delivery without creating unnecessary bottlenecks.
• Support the prioritisation and resolution of vulnerabilities, balancing security risk, technical feasibility and business impact.
• Partner with engineering and business teams to assess security risks associated with AI solutions and services, and help define guardrails for their secure and responsible adoption.

MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in information security, cyber security or a related role.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with software, data, cloud or BI engineering teams in technically complex environments.
• Ability to discuss architectures, vulnerabilities and mitigation options at a detailed technical level and translate findings into pragmatic, implementable measures.
• Strong understanding of modern software delivery, cloud-native architectures and DevSecOps principles.
• Collaborative working style, with the ability to influence technical decisions without relying solely on policies or formal authority.
• Fluency in English.

NICE TO HAVE

• Familiarity with emerging AI security risks, responsible AI principles or relevant frameworks, with a strong interest in developing further expertise in this area.
• Working knowledge of established security frameworks and standards, such as NIST and ISO 27001.
• Experience with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
• German language skills.

Additional information

What You Can Look Forward to With Us

Learn & Grow

• Continuous learning through our digital learning platform
• Individual career paths with clear development and advancement opportunities
• Access to national and international talent and development programs
• Regular feedback and transparent performance development
• Personal guidance and support through our mentoring program

Shape the Future with AI

• Access to modern AI tools to support more efficient, data-driven and innovative ways of working
• Hands-on training and learning opportunities focused on artificial intelligence and digital innovation
• The opportunity to actively shape how new technologies are used and integrated into your day-to-day work

Work Your World

• Work flexibly from selected locations around the world
• Work abroad for up to six weeks per year

Flexible Work

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours to give you greater flexibility in your everyday life
• Childcare support through our “Notfallmamas” emergency childcare service
• Subsidy towards the Deutschlandticket

Feel Well

• Fair compensation for overtime
• 30 days of annual leave plus additional special leave days
• A wide range of sports and wellbeing offerings, including our partnership with Urban Sports Club
• Mental health support through our Mental Health Program
• Support and security during challenging life situations through our Working with Cancer Policy

Responsibility

• Active commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
• Take responsibility together as part of our Sustainability Squad
• Opportunities to get involved in social initiatives and make a positive contribution to society

Your Start

• Welcome Week to help you get off to a great start
• Personal support through our Buddy Program
• Structured onboarding to ensure a successful start at Publicis Media

We value diversity and would love to learn how your experience and perspective could enrich our team.