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Head of IT Security

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  • Level
    Lead
  • Job Field
    IT, Security
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Neuss
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you develop the IT security strategy, lead security projects, coordinate incident response processes, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and legal regulations.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Strategy and Governance: Development and implementation of the corporate IT security strategy; establishment of policies, standards, and processes.
    • Governance: Establishment and management of IT Security Governance in close collaboration with Information Security.
    • Technical Security: Selection, implementation, and operation of security solutions (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, encryption, network security).
    • Incident Response: Development and management of the incident response process; coordination of forensics, containment, and recovery.
    • Compliance and Audits: Ensuring adherence to legal requirements (e.g., GDPR), industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2), TISAX, and preparation for audits.
    • Awareness and Training: Development of security awareness programs for employees and stakeholders.
    • Architecture and Projects: Consulting on IT/Cloud and product architectures; security reviews in development and operational projects.
    • Provider management: Coordination of external IT service providers in the field of IT security.
    • Reporting: Regular reporting to management and the CIO, incidents, and investment-relevant topics. As well as regular reporting on status, risks, and measures in coordination with information security.
    • Establishment and management: Building and leading a global IT organization.
    • Monitoring: Supervision of operational IT and OT.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Education: University degree in Computer Science, IT Security, Information Technology, or a comparable qualification.

    Qualifications

    • Motivation: Enjoying the transformation of IT to support the business in the best possible way.
    • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor or equivalent certifications are desirable.
    • Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of network and system architectures, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Identity & Access Management, endpoint protection, encryption, and security monitoring.
    • Fluent German and English skills.

    Experience

    • Professional experience: Several years of experience in IT security with proven leadership skills; experience in international or regulated environments is an advantage.

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    What we offer

    • At our location in Neuss, we support your work-life balance through flexible working hours and mobile working where possible and sensible (up to 30%).
    • Excellent social benefits as well as company pension scheme.
    • Participation in the company's success through the employee stock purchase program.
    • Excellent corporate health management.
    • Corporate Benefits platform with exclusive employee discounts and location-based benefits.
    • Individual internal and external personnel development measures in collaboration with our Rheinmetall Academy.
    • Consulting and placement of private insurance (e.g., car, household, travel, pension & retirement planning) for Rheinmetall employees and their dependents.

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    Job Locations

    • Location Neuss

      Nordrhein-Westfalen

      Germany

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    Rheinmetall AG

    Rheinmetall AG

    We are the driving force behind the automotive and defense industries. Through our innovative strength and technological expertise, we lead both sectors. We are now systematically building on our strength to achieve our goal.

    Description

  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Vehicle Manufacturing, Supplier, Industry, Production
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