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Head of IT Security

Job

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

    In this role, you will develop a comprehensive IT security architecture, lead a security team, define standards, and establish processes for incident response and crisis communication.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Development of a company-wide IT security architecture.
    • Technical and disciplinary leadership of an IT security team with currently three employees.
    • Development of a target model for Security Operations, including SIEM/SOC, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Pen Testing, and Security Monitoring.
    • Security strategy in close collaboration with stakeholders, intended to be applied across the group in the future.
    • Definition of standards and guidelines.
    • Management of Security Operations Center (SOC), external service providers, vendors, and consulting partners in the security environment.
    • Development and responsibility for IT disaster recovery and an incident response process, including crisis communication.
    • Definition of security standards, minimum requirements, and control mechanisms.
    • Collaboration with IT infrastructure, IT governance, IT development, and other specialized departments is an essential part of the role.
    • Implementation of relevant requirements from NIS2, KRITIS, and comparable regulatory standards.
    • Implementation of an incident response process with clear roles, escalation paths, and regular exercises.

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    Our expectations of you

    Qualifications

    • Development and/or management of SIEM/SOC structures, also with Managed-SOC partners.
    • Practical understanding of Identity Security, Endpoint Security, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, and Vulnerability Management.
    • Structured, conscientious, and resilient with a strong assertiveness.
    • Proactive, solution-oriented, and independent working style combined with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Confident, assertive, and present demeanor, strong communication skills, and enjoyment in collaborating with internal and external partners.
    • Fluent English skills, both spoken and written, for coordination with global IT security functions.

    Experience

    • At least 10 years of experience in IT security, Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, or Security Architecture, with demonstrable implementation experience.
    • Several years of experience in incident or crisis management, including responsibility for situation assessment, decision-making under time pressure, and communication with C-level executives.

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    What we offer

    • A permanent full-time employment contract as well as performance-based compensation.
    • Whenever possible, we offer you the flexibility you need in working hours.
    • In addition, you will receive 30 vacation days per year.

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Topics that you deal with on the job

    Job Locations

    • Location Berlin

      Germany

    This is your employer

    Sonic Healthcare Germany GmbH & Co. KG

    Sonic Healthcare Germany GmbH & Co. KG

    Sonic Healthcare ist einer der weltweit führenden Anbieter von medizinischen Diagnostik-Dienstleistungen. Die Gruppe bietet niedergelassenen Haus- und Fachärzten sowie Krankenhäusern und gemeinnützigen wie öffentlichen Gesundheitseinrichtungen hochspezialisierte Labordiagnostik an. Unsere international starke Marktposition, rund 36.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter weltweit sowie unser breites Unternehmensportfolio stellen unseren Kunden das beste Diagnoseergebnis für ihre Patientinnen und Patienten sicher.

    Description

  • Company Size
    1-49 Employees
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Healthcare, Social Sector, Industry, Production
  • Location
    Berlin
    Working Model
    Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders

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