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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director Information Security, DHL Data & AI - **Company:** DHL - **Location:** Bonn, Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Github, Open Web Application Security, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Vulnerability Management, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Information Technology, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5809346145 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.. * Approx. 10 years of hands-on experience in enterprise security architecture, including Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC), Kubernetes runtime security. and container security. * Strong understanding of software development processes and DevSecOps principles. * Strong foundation in security principles and industry frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO27001, NIST, and BSI, as well as OWASP best practices and threat modeling. * A critical and analytical mindset. * Deep knowledge of current security technologies, along with awareness of emerging trends in the IT landscape. * Proven experience working in international environments. * Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging diverse groups including senior leadership, technical experts, business stakeholders, end users, and vendors. * Excellent ability to clearly explain complex security topics and persuasive communication to continously drive improvement, evolution, and adoption of security practices. * A forward-thinking, security-first mindset with a focus on automation and standardization. * Fluency in English, German language skills are a plus. Beneficial would also be: * Knowledge of vulnerability management strategies and experience implementing SSDLC automation using tools such as Github Actions, PrismaCloud, Checkov, SBOM, and related DevSecOps tooling. * Experiences in working with policy solutions like OPA Gatekeeper or Kyverno. ## Description You will provide direction, oversight, and execution guidance, and you will influence security for DHL Group cloud solutions provided by the DHL Data & AI service line. You will collaborate with other teams, e.g. information security experts of IT service providers, security business services engineering, or risk and compliance management to advise business customers with security technology roadmaps, architecture, and standards to support the IT security of the DHL Group. In your functional role you will report to the DHL IT Group Functions CISO. What you will do: * Development and maintenance of security governance processes and documentation in the context of building a Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-related advanced analytics platform for DHL. * Advise, communicate, consult on, and facilitate risk management decisions to different types and levels of stakeholders. * Advise on creation of Information Security Concepts (ISC) for custom on-prem, Azure, and GCP services and applications developed and deployed by DHL Data & AI. * Assess, describe, and position advanced technical complexities from a security perspective and align with the CISO organization. * Consult on the vulnerability management process, including identification, assessment, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. * Assess overall security posture of existing and newly developed applications and coordinate alignment on implementation of controls and mitigation of risks with the CISO organization. * Consult on the implementation of security controls and measures in new (GCP) and existing (Azure) cloud environments. * Leverage senior-level IT security technical expertise in Kubernetes and cloud environments to support the Security effort of the migration from on-prem to GCP as well as for consolidating the security posture on Azure. * Advise on implementing necessary tools and systems to support information security efforts. * Participate in architecture and go-live reviews, making sure that security aspects are sufficiently covered. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [DevSecOps: Security in DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/36-devsecops-security-in-devops) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Fullstack developer salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/197-fullstack-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)