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

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

Job summary

A global leader in specialty chemicals is seeking a Cyber Security Manager based in Köln. You will develop and maintain security architecture processes, create strategy plans, and manage security tools. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, experience in security architecture, and certifications like CISSP or CISM. Strong communication and leadership skills in both English and German are essential for the role. Join a company known for innovation and commitment to digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 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 and tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain security frameworks, roadmaps, and standards.
• Lead security incident handling and threat analysis.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with NIST, ISO 27001.

Skills

Security architecture

Risk management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

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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