--- title: 'Senior Associate Information Security Consultant at DataGuard' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-associate-information-security-consultant-dataguard-munich-gs30h92mv68n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-11' --- # Senior Associate Information Security Consultant at DataGuard - **Company:** DataGuard - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-10-30 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/dataguard/0283a12d-14ab-4f40-90f4-f2474fdd6d4d ## Job description ## YOUR JOB Do you want to rethink information security consulting with AI? Are you excited to automate repetitive work, move faster and spend more time solving real customer challenges? Join us to combine your InfoSec expertise with AI, challenge inefficient ways of working and help shape how AI is used in security consulting. ## WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks. ## WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - You own and develop customer relationships across the full lifecycle of our InfoSec-SaaS product, acting as a trusted advisor on information security. - You advise customers on complex security challenges and build pragmatic, scalable ISMS solutions using our platform. - You independently guide customers through audits and certifications such as ISO 27001 and TISAX®. - You use AI to automate repetitive consulting work, accelerate analysis and preparation, and free up more time for high-value customer interaction and problem-solving. - You experiment with new AI-powered ways of working and help shape how we use AI across InfoSec consulting, turning successful approaches into scalable best practices. - You support Sales and Customer Success in identifying and developing cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with existing customers. - You bring customer and technical insights back into the organisation, helping us continuously improve our InfoSec product, tooling and consulting approach. - ## WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN - The freedom, trust, and tools you need to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company. - A competitive salary, flexible working hours tailored to your needs, and benefits catering to health, family, and sustainability. - A secure and future-proof job with a professional working atmosphere and the dynamics of a maturing scale-up. - The opportunity to develop into a mentoring role, empowering and supporting up-and-coming talent. - The opportunity and budget to further develop your existing skills and build new ones, including in AI and information security. - Lots of responsibility and the opportunity to actively shape and define the future of Security & Compliance, including how we use AI to work smarter and deliver more value to our customers. THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD - You have 3+ years of professional experience in information security, IT security, GRC, compliance or a closely related field. - You have hands-on experience with information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, TISAX® or NIST and can confidently apply this knowledge in a customer context. - You are technically curious and genuinely excited about AI, automation and finding smarter ways to solve problems. - You already use AI tools in your work or are hungry to experiment, learn quickly and help shape how AI can improve information security consulting. - You enjoy working directly with customers, can challenge their thinking when needed and turn complex technical or regulatory requirements into clear, pragmatic solutions. - You take ownership, work independently and look for ways to improve how things are done rather than simply following existing processes. - You have excellent German and English communication skills. LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you! *TISAX® is a registered trademark of the ENX Association. DataGuard has no business affiliation with ENX. We solely provide consulting and support services to help prepare for the TISAX® assessment. The ENX Association is not responsible for the content presented on the DataGuard website. ## #LI_DNI ## About DataGuard ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: DataGuard provides an AI-powered all-in-one platform and expert services to help organizations manage security and compliance risks and fast-track certifications. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: Munich, Germany - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Thomas Regier and Kivanç Semen ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Security and Compliance Software (RegTech / GRC) - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily SMEs and corporates (4,000+ customers globally) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "We protect the people behind the data." ## Products & Services - **DataGuard Platform**: An all-in-one, AI-powered platform that automates security and compliance tasks, including risk management, control monitoring, and evidence collection. It helps organizations achieve certifications (e.g., ISO 27001) and comply with regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, EU AI Act) up to 75% faster. - **Expert Services**: In-house certified security and compliance experts available for on-demand advisory, helping customers navigate complex frameworks and certifications. - **Frameworks Supported**: GDPR, ISO 27001, TISAX®, NIS2, EU AI Act. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of €81 million (Series A & B combined) [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/). - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in provided sources, but the company has raised Series A (2020) and Series B (2022) funding. - **Growth Signals**: - Trusted by 4,000+ customers across 50+ countries. - Team has grown to 250+ members. - Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. - Claims to help customers achieve certification and compliance 75% faster. ## Competitive Advantages - **AI-Powered Automation**: The platform automates up to 40% of compliance tasks, reducing manual effort and cost. - **Experts-in-the-Loop**: Combines AI automation with access to a team of certified security and compliance experts, offering a hybrid approach that competitors may not match. - **All-in-One Platform**: Unifies risk management, compliance, and certification management into a single control hub, reducing tool sprawl. - **Proven Track Record**: 100% success rate in helping customers achieve certifications. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-First Innovation**: Deepening AI capabilities to further automate compliance workflows and risk management. - **European Expansion**: Growing presence across key European markets with offices in five countries. - **Product Development**: Accelerating platform development to address new regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, NIS2) and evolving security threats. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a "value-driven company" with a clear mission. The team includes over 35 nationalities, indicating a diverse and international environment. - **Growth & Impact**: A fast-growing company (Series B, 250+ employees) where employees can have a direct impact on a product used by 4,000+ customers. - **Work Environment**: Offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Vienna, and Stockholm. The company highlights "8 office dogs" as a perk, suggesting a pet-friendly and relaxed atmosphere. - **Engineering Culture**: An "AI-first mindset" is central to the product strategy, with dedicated leadership roles like Vice President AI Productivity Increase & Systems, signaling a strong focus on innovation in engineering. ## Sources 1. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/about-us) 2. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/careers/) 3. [dataguard.com](https://www.dataguard.com/) 4. 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