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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

IT Security Consultant

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeSão Paulo, State of São Paulo, BrazilNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed technical university degree in IT security, computer science, economics, engineering, or natural sciences, or comparable commercial or technical education in IT with relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in information security, including concepts, protocols, strategies, and best practices in information security and technology risk management.
  • Experience conducting risk analyses that consider business impact, assess vulnerabilities and measure effectiveness, and develop risk-reduction strategies, including for emerging technology and AI-related risks.
  • Understanding of how IT security tools, technologies, and regulations affect business processes.
  • Familiarity with information security management frameworks such as ISO 2700x or the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and AI governance frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
  • Fluent written and spoken English.
  • Ability and willingness to interact with Evonik personnel and build a network.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally, nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Consult on current methodological and technical approaches to assessing IT security requirements, including security, governance, and risk considerations for AI and machine learning solutions.
  • Analyze the IT security threat landscape regularly and review regulatory requirements and methodologies relating to information security and emerging AI governance frameworks, including ISO/IEC 42001, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and AI-related regulations.
  • Continuously monitor IT security levels, assess threat potential and residual risks, including AI-related risks, and develop recommendations for action.
  • Introduce, implement, and continuously develop methodologies for ensuring IT security and AI governance requirements.
  • Participate in developing new IT security solutions and conduct security assessments of new or existing security solutions, including AI and data-driven solutions.
  • Advise and support IT product groups and other Evonik units on information security and AI governance, and guide and consult on IT projects and AI-related initiatives.
  • Exchange knowledge regularly with Product Owners, Domain Architects, IP Protection, OT Security, Product Managers, Data Scientists, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management stakeholders.
  • Support M&A due diligence by assessing the seller's IT security level and AI-related risks, and develop temporary protection measures pending integration into Evonik standards.
  • Guide and consult IT M&A projects on information security and AI governance through completion of the transition.
  • Contribute to creating and updating IT group and AI governance standards, and participate in IT committees.
  • Lead AI risk assessments and coordinate implementation of AI governance requirements for AI use cases, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and recognized AI governance frameworks.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Data Scientists, Security, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management teams to evaluate AI-related risks, define controls, support risk-treatment decisions, and oversee continuous monitoring of AI systems throughout their lifecycle.

Desired Qualifications

  • German language skills are a strong advantage.
  • Certification in IT security such as CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or CISSP; AI governance certifications are also an advantage.
  • A high level of initiative, assertiveness, cooperation skills, and team spirit.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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