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Head of Security Operations Center

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
Düsseldorf, Germany
29 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German
Job source
www.careerjet.de

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Security Cyber Security Intrusion Detection and Prevention Python (Programming Language) Linux System Administration Windows PowerShell Ansible Software Vulnerability Management Scripting Mitre Att&ck
+2 more
National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework Information Technology

Job description

  • Manage and continuously improve Security Operations Center (SOC) performance through defined KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics in our Business Unit IT (dx).
  • Lead and develop a team of SOC analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous learning
  • Lead the operational response and coordination of high-severity cyber security incidents
  • Oversee SOC processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and automation
  • Align closely with the Detection Engineering team to enhance detection capabilities, automate response processes, and continuously improve playbooks
  • Assess the impact of cyber security incidents within Henkel’s environment and drive appropriate response and containment actions
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for security monitoring, incident response, and cyber security investigations
  • Provide regular reporting on security incidents, operational trends, and SOC performance to management, * Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Cyber Security (preferred), Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including Security Operations, Incident Response, Cloud Security and hybrid IT/OT environments
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing distributed teams of security professionals
  • Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001 and NIS2
  • Broad technical expertise across Windows/Linux environments, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, automation/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible), paired with excellent stakeholder management and deep knowledge in AI-driven cybersecurity
  • Fluent in English, German is a plus

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