Cyber Security Manager- IT/OT (m/f/d)

eAces GmbH; Köln; On-site; Vertraulich; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemicals company in Nordrhein-Westfalen is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to develop security architecture and ensure compliance with industry standards. The role involves defining security frameworks, leading incident handling, and conducting risk assessments. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, along with proven experience in security architecture and relevant certifications. Fluent English and German skills are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in security architecture, risk management and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools and best practices.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Defining and maintaining security frameworks, roadmaps, standards, templates and procedures.
• Leading security incident handling, threat analysis collaborating with SOC and NOC teams.
• Conducting risk assessments, audits and ensuring compliance with NIST, ISO 27001 and COBIT.
• Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, audits and ensuring compliance with NIST, ISO 27001 and COBIT.
• Managing security tools (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, endpoint protection) and ensuring system inventory visibility.
• Assessing and securing OT and IoT environments with operational teams.
• Delivering cybersecurity reports and communicating risks to stakeholders.
• Mentoring teams, coordinating cross-functional efforts and supporting security projects.

Skills

Security architecture

Risk management

Compliance

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Cybersecurity frameworks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information Security

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

WAF

Endpoint protection

Job description

As a Cyber Security Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the security architecture processes that enable our client a globally operating company in the specialty chemicals industry known for its innovation and commitment to digital transformation to design and implement security solutions and capabilities aligned with business, technology, and emerging threat landscapes. You will create security strategy plans and roadmaps based on robust enterprise architecture practices, and develop and maintain security artifacts (e.g., models, templates, standards and procedures) to support security capabilities across projects and operations

Tasks

• Defining and maintaining security frameworks, roadmaps, standards, templates and procedures
• Establishing OS hardening, network segmentation, IAM policies and data protection (encryption) standards
• Leading security incident handling, threat analysis and acting as escalation point collaborating with SOC and NOC teams
• Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability management, audits and ensuring compliance with NIST, ISO 27001 and COBIT
• Managing security tools (SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, WAF, endpoint protection) and ensuring system inventory visibility
• Assessing and securing OT and IoT environments in collaboration with operational teams
• Delivering cybersecurity reports and communicating risks to technical and business stakeholders
• Mentoring teams, coordinating cross functional efforts and supporting security projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security or related field
• Proven experience in security architecture, risk management and compliance
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools and best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to translate technical risks to business stakeholders
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent) are highly desirable
• Fluent in English and German.

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