About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an experienced assurance manager to lead and coordinate a range of assurance and audit activities that support the operational compliance program across Germany. While this role will be based in Germany, the successful candidate will work closely with the broader operational compliance team in EMEA to ensure consistency of implementation. Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience working with integrated management systems across a broad range of ISO standards. Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment in Germany as it relates to data center operations, including KRITIS compliance requirements would be a distinct advantage.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan and execute internal audits across a range of ISO standards at various sites across Germany
• Work with internal departments to prepare new operational sites for external ISO certifications
• Work with internal departments to collect, organise and submit evidence to external auditors in support of our annual ISO, PCI DSS and SOC assessments
• Oversee the operational legal registers ensuring that controls are clearly mapped to regulatory requirements
• Ensure the timely closure of corrective actions by control and action owners to drive continuous improvement
• Update documentation, policies and procedures relating to the Integrated Management System
• Communicate relevant policy, procedure and process updates to colleagues

Job Requirements

• Knowledge and experience of integrated management systems and coordinating audits to defined standards across multiple locations
• Experience working with a broad range of ISO (9001, 27001, 14001, 45001, 50001), PCI DSS or SOC standards would be highly desirable
• Experience with KRITIS compliance would be an advantage
• Ability to communicate and influence a variety of stakeholders across different departments and geographies
• Highly organised, articulate and with the ability to work using your own initiative 
• Travel to various sites across Germany will be required (10-20%), particularly when preparing for and conducting audits.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.