Company DescriptionAs a leading international food wholesaler, METRO specializes in catering to hotels, restaurants, caterers (HoReCa), independent merchants (Traders), and more. Serving over 15 million customers worldwide, our multichannel approach offers the flexibility to purchase in-store or through our digitally connected Food Service Distribution (FSD) delivery. We are expanding METRO MARKETS, our online marketplace, to meet professional customer needs. Committed to sustainability, we are listed in various indices such as MSCI and CDP. Operating in 32 countries with over 90,000 employees and €30 billion sales in 2022/23, we aim for continuous growth.At METRO, our “sCore” growth strategy and shared values guide us. These values—curiosity, determination, courage, drive, commitment, and trust—are central to our culture. Find out more at careers.metroag.de.Job DescriptionAbout Us :Join our Cyber Defense team as a leader in safeguarding METRO. We foster a secure environment for innovation. As a Cyber Defense Leader, you will develop into a seasoned security practitioner within our company.Key Responsibilities :Design and implement EDR/XDR solutions aligned with METRO’s detection and response strategy.Contribute to the roadmap for endpoint and extended detection capabilities, ensuring alignment with business and security goals.Collaborate with Security Operations to integrate EDR/XDR into daily workflows.Engage with international teams and external vendors to promote solution adoption and improvement.Support your growth by stepping into an architectural role with guidance, even if transitioning from senior engineering.Qualifications :Experience with at least one leading EDR/XDR platform (e.g., Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Cortex XDR).Strong understanding of detection and response principles in enterprise environments.Ability to design and integrate security solutions into operational workflows.Excellent communication skills and experience working across international teams.Strategic thinking with long-term planning abilities.Certifications like CISSP, SANS, or vendor-specific credentials are a plus but not required.Why Join Us :Opportunity to grow in a supportive, innovative environment.Work with cutting-edge technologies.Be part of a team that values contributions and professional growth.Help shape METRO’s global cyber defense strategy.Additional InformationWhat we offer :Part of a fast-growing international team with scaling ambitions.Work-Life Balance: Trusted hours, 30 days vacation, home office options.Further training: Comprehensive programs and annual budget.Well-being: Health programs, free fitness facilities, employee events.Comfort: Good transport links, free parking with charging stations, varied canteen options, store discounts. #J-18808-Ljbffr