
Head Digital Security (a) 100%
- Freiburg
- Unbefristet
- Vollzeit
You understand the complex interplay of IT, OT and Product Security – and know how to drive forward-thinking security leadership in globally connected environments? Then this is your opportunity asHead of Digital Security (a) 80-100%Tasks
- Develop and execute the global digital security strategy in alignment with corporate objectives
- Lead and empower a diverse team of digital security professionals across Cloud-Security, SOC/CERT, IAM, OT, and Product Security domains
- Oversee global SOC & CERT operations and continuously evolve internal digital security services and technologies
- Drive the governance and lifecycle management of all digital security products, platforms and tools
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with international vendors, providers and service partners
- Identify and address emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities across multiple environments
- Ensure effective incident response processes, breach containment and crisis coordination
- Collaborate with IT, development and engineering teams to integrate secure-by-design principles across the software lifecycle
- Enforce global security policies, frameworks and standards across multiple business divisions
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity – including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role in a international manufacturing environment
- Proven international leadership experience, ideally within complex matrix structures across multiple divisions
- Strong understanding of industry frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001), risk governance and architecture models
- Solid knowledge of modern security technologies (IAM, SIEM, DLP, Endpoint Protection, etc.)
- Experience in cloud security (AWS, Azure or GCP) and DevSecOps integration
- Strong vendor management skills across global contracts and security service providers
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, TOGAF, or Cloud-related credentials are an advantage
- Fluent in English is essential; knowledge of German and/or French is a plus
- Excellent communication, political acumen, and the ability to navigate cross-functional and multicultural environments
- Willingness to travel internationally, primarily within Europe, with occasional global missions
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