Head of Cybersecurity Operations

Rossmann

Job

In this role, you lead the Network Engineering and Cybersecurity departments, oversee the 24/7 operation of security infrastructure, and develop the technical roadmap for cybersecurity and network architecture.

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Your role in the team

  • Disciplinary and technical leadership of the four department heads: Network Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Network and Security Operations, and Identity Platform - you set the strategic direction and ensure operational implementation through your department heads.
  • You are responsible for the stable, secure, and highly available 24/7 operation of our entire network and security infrastructure, including firewalls, load balancers, web application firewalls, and API gateways.
  • The development and implementation of the technical roadmap for cybersecurity and network architecture are your responsibilities. Together with your department heads, you will drive modernization, automation, and standardization forward.
  • They manage and prioritize security and network projects, coordinate the implementation of new technologies, and ensure successful execution.
  • As the central interface to IT management, specialist departments, and external partners, you are responsible for the strategic orientation and communicate complex technical issues in an understandable manner.
  • You are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and further development of the central IAM infrastructure - in particular Active Directory, Entra ID, and Ping AM. Through your department head of Identity Platform, you ensure the availability, security, and future viability of the identity systems.

Our expectations of you

Education

  • A completed degree (e.g., Computer Science, Business Informatics, IT Security), a comparable qualification, or several years of professional experience in a similar position.

Qualifications

  • As an experienced leader, you know how to lead department heads, strategically develop them, and align them with common goals. You promote ownership and create the framework for high-performing departments.
  • You possess extensive expertise in operating complex network and security infrastructures, as well as in-depth knowledge of technologies such as firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet), load balancing, Web Application Firewalls (WAF), and API security.
  • Your working style combines operational dexterity with a clear strategic vision, presenting complex technical issues in an understandable manner and convincingly to management.
  • You think in end-to-end processes and have a strong understanding of ITIL, DevSecOps principles, as well as agile working methods.
  • A clear, precise, and target group-oriented communication in German (fluent) and English (proficient) is a matter of course for you. Furthermore, you are confident in moderating workshops and can mediate between different interests.
  • Certifications in the field of IT security (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) or networking (e.g., CCNP, JNCIP) are advantageous.

Experience

  • Furthermore, you have experience in the field of Identity & Access Management, ideally with solutions such as Active Directory, Entra ID, and Ping AM. Concepts like Single Sign-On, Multi-Factor Authentication, and Identity Lifecycle Management are familiar to you.

What we offer

  • Flexible working hours
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Christmas and holiday bonuses
  • Comprehensive onboarding
  • Employee Discount & Shopping Vouchers
  • Sports Groups & Leisure Seminars
  • Subsidy for the Germany Ticket
  • Free parking
  • 50% remote work
  • Corporate Benefits
  • Employee-oriented family business
  • ROSSMANN Learning World
  • ROSSMANN onboarding days
  • Exclusive Coupons

Benefits

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Job locations

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  • Location Großburgwedel
    30916 Niedersachsen, Germany

About your employer

ROSSMANN is one of the leading drugstore companies in Europe, with 56,500 employees in 4,361 stores. It has been expanding rapidly for years and is highly successful.

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Established Company
Work model
Onsite, Hybrid, Full Remote
Industry
Trade
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Head of Cybersecurity Operations

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