Head Digital Security (a) 100%

cyberunity AG; Freiburg; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A renowned industrial group is seeking a Head of Digital Security to develop and execute a global security strategy. This strategic role involves leading a team across multiple security domains, ensuring governance, and identifying cyber threats. With a focus on international collaboration, the position offers visibility and impact, requiring strong cybersecurity knowledge and leadership skills.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong understanding of industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Fluent in English; knowledge of German and/or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute the global digital security strategy.
• Lead a diverse team of digital security professionals.
• Oversee global SOC & CERT operations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Vendor Management

Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security

Tools

IAM

SIEM

DLP

Endpoint Protection

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

KNOW YOUR TALENTS.

Digital Security with an Impact.

The potential employer – a highly renowned industrial group with global operations – is significantly investing in the expansion of its corporate information security capabilities. Digital Security plays a central role in their agenda.
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 as

Head 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

At this highly attractive global employer, you will shape the future of Digital Security at the highest level – in a strategic key role with visibility, autonomy and international impact. The role is based in Switzerland and requires international travel.

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My Contact

Peter Kosel, Talent Community Manager will be happy to answer your questions [phone]
Apply directly via cyberunity AG.
For your first contact, your CV is sufficient.

Initial interviews will be conducted via video call.