Global Software Security Officer f/m/d

Looking to make a strategic impact at the intersection of technology, security, and global compliance? At AVL, you’ll leverage your expertise to advise senior leadership, drive the global standardization of software compliance, and shape secure development practices across a leading international organization.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advisory to management on software security policies and strategies
Contribution to harmonization and standardization of software security strategies, principles, and practices across AVL globally
Implementation, monitoring and improvement of global security processes, policies and guidelines in assigned areas of responsibility
Coordinate, review and approve products, programs, and projects to ensure that they are compliant with AVL’s software security standards, policies and guidelines in alignment with the Software Compliance team

YOUR PROFILE:

Completed education (University of Technology, University of Applied Sciences or comparable) with a focus on Secure Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Information Security or a related field
In-depth knowledge of relevant security regulations and standards (e.g. Cyber Resilience Act, ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, ISO/SAE 21434, OWASP)
At least 5 years of experience in secure software development and stakeholder communication
Proven track record in agile software development and DevSecOps environments
Hands-on experience as a Security Engineer, Security Architect, or Software Security Officer
Experience across at least two industries (e.g. manufacturing, public, retail)
Strategic thinking, high sense of responsibility, and excellent communication skills
Willingness to travel (maximum) 10% per year (worldwide)
Business fluent knowledge in English, Basic knowledge in German as an advantage

WE OFFER:

A long-term and future-oriented workplace
Food trucks, snack bar and canteen with freshly cooked daily menus
Events, e.g. summer festival, Oktoberfest, AVL Christmas parties or after-work events
Varying cultural offerings and semi-annual subsidies for events
Employee discounts for various offers and services

Annual Remuneration: Due to the Austrian Equal Treatment Act we are obligated to state the annual gross remuneration (full-time) for this position as a basis for negotiation: €62,000.00. The Employee will be classified according to the Collective Agreement for Employees of Industry (Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Automotive Industry). We will, in any case, offer market-conforming payment taking qualifications and professional experience into account.

Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

At AVL, we foster and celebrate diversity: We recognize that diverse ways of thinking are required to achieve our vision of a greener, safer, and better world of mobility. Different backgrounds, attitudes, interests, and experiences make us successful. As Equal Opportunity Employer we consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disability status.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com

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Location: Graz, AT

Company: AVL List GmbH

Job Function: Safety & Security

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Jul 11, 2025

Job ID: 38248

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.

Find out more: www.avl.com

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