Head of Cyber Security (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin, remote, Düsseldorf

Your Mission

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Head of Cyber Security to lead our global cyber security team. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Kloeckner’s cyber security services. This role demands extensive experience in cyber security delivery and the management of delivery teams in a lean, cost-efficient and result-oriented manner along collaboration with stakeholders at all levels, from operational staff to board members.

Your Role

Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy to enhance our protection against cyber-attacks and improve our response capabilities
Ensure accountability for the Cyber Security Program and collaborate with the program management team and initiative leads to achieve the set goals within time, quality, and cost
Provide guidance and mentoring to a team of cybersecurity professionals, maintaining a flat hierarchy to promote a culture of empowerment and individual growth, while ensuring efficient and effective operations
Deliver stakeholder-specific 360° reports on cyber security maturity, posture, performance, and areas for improvement to ensure full transparency
Consult and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, from operations to board members, to integrate cyber security measures into IT service delivery and foster a security-by-design culture
Support the CISO in defining practical cyber security policies, define standards with your team, and guide the service delivery teams with the documentation of procedures and assessment of solutions to ensure secure IT operations in compliance with regulations and best practices
Develop a cyber security risk management plan, integrate it with IT and corporate risk management, and conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats and vulnerabilities
Manage external partners and e.g. ensure our outsourced SOC effectively monitors and responds to cyber security incidents, guaranteeing timely detection, containment, investigation, and resolution
Manage the cyber security budget, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources and cost-effective investments

Your Profile and Qualifications

Must Haves:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Multiple years of experience managing cyber security teams, ideally in mid-sized to large organizations
Demonstrated ability to take ownership, drive results collaboratively, and progressively enhance cyber security maturity over multiple years
Strong strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with a proactive, hands-on and self-developing attitude
In-depth understanding of cyber security principles, practices, technologies, and emerging trends, with the capability to simplify complex concepts for general understanding
Extensive knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CMMC, and GDPR, with a proven history of implementing and maintaining compliance
Professional German and English language skills

Nice to Haves:

An advanced degree is preferred
A minimum of 3 years in IT operations or IT service management is appreciated
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirable

Your Work Atmosphere and Perspectives

Team Structure:

You report to the Managing Director for Infrastructure, Service Management & Cyber Security. Your team consists of three direct reports (one in Düsseldorf, one in Berlin, and one either in Düsseldorf or Berlin), one expert in the US functionally reporting to you, and the outsourced SOC. Strong collaboration with our CISO (part of the legal organization), IT service delivery teams, and other stakeholders is expected.

Onsite, Hybrid or Remote:

Hybrid with about 2 days onsite per week
Preferred: Berlin or Düsseldorf
Valid alternatives: Remote

Benefits:

Receive a competitive compensation package and great benefits such as a discounted Urban Sports membership, subsidy to Deutschland ticket, attractive offers in the Klöckner Corporate Benefits advantage portal, etc.
Work in an international, dynamic, and diverse team with a strong team spirit and a hands-on mentality that is digitalizing a traditional industry
Benefit from a wide range of individual training, courses, and coaching for optimal personal development and enhance your language skills in our German and English courses
Work in a modern, hybrid environment and tailor your working hours (full-time = 38.5 hours) flexibly with flextime
Enjoy 30 days of well-deserved vacation, accompanied by additional contractual money

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About us

Kloeckner & Co is one of the world's largest producer-independent steel and metal distributors and one of the leading steel service companies. With a distribution and service network of around 120 locations, primarily in North America and the DACH region, Kloeckner & Co serves over 60,000 customers. The Group currently employs around 6,400 people. With the expansion of its portfolio of CO2-reduced materials, services and logistics under the new umbrella brand Nexigen®, the company is emphasizing its role as a pioneer of a sustainable steel industry. At the same time, as a pioneer of digital transformation in the steel industry, Kloeckner & Co has set itself the goal of digitizing and largely automating its supply and service chain. The company aims to become the leading one-stop store for steel, other materials, equipment and processing services in Europe and America. In our digital hub kloeckner.i GmbH, we bundle all projects geared towards this under one roof. With currently 150 employees, we work as a hybrid at the Berlin and Düsseldorf sites.

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