Cybersecurity Leadership Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Cybersecurity Director to lead our global cybersecurity strategy, drive security operations, and foster a culture of security awareness.
This high-impact role offers the opportunity to shape a resilient and future-ready security landscape across IT and OT in a multinational, matrix-driven environment.
* Develop and implement a group-wide cybersecurity strategy and roadmap aligned with business priorities
* Design and implement secure IT architectures, cloud policies, and security guidelines
* Manage externalized MDR security services provided by company Arctic Wolf
* Own and maintain security policies and standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT), incl. for cloud environments
Ensure compliance and risk management and support audits
* Oversee Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), support audits and regulatory alignment
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead cybersecurity operations including SOC, SIEM, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, incident response, and forensics
* Review and respond to security events, and initiate improvement actions following incidents
Leadership and Collaboration:
* Lead and expand the cybersecurity team (internal and external resources)
* Act as a strategic partner to IT, OT, Legal, HR, Procurement and Lines of Business
* Foster a security-aware culture across the organization through awareness and training programs
* Stakeholder management in an international matrix organization
Program Management:
* Manage cross-functional projects (budgets, timelines, resource coordination)
* Align and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
Continuous Improvement:
* Monitor emerging threats, best practices, and technology trends
* Establish meaningful KPIs and present status reports to executive management
Requirements:
* Master's or Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or related fields
* At least 5 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity or enterprise risk management
* Hands-on knowledge of security architecture, cloud security, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
* Experience with cybersecurity tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
* Strong understanding of business processes and ability to translate technical risk into business impact
* Confident in communicating at all levels, including executive and board-level
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA are a strong advantage
* Fluent in English; German is a plus
* Willingness to travel occasionally within an international group setup
About the Role:
* Strategic leadership role in a global innovation leader
* High degree of autonomy and influence on company-wide security decisions
* Agile and international work culture with high levels of appreciation and visibility
* Hybrid working model and flexibility regarding location within Germany, combined with the option of working from home
* Attractive compensation package and long-term development perspective