Director Cyber Defence (m / f / d)

Exyte; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering company in Stuttgart is seeking a Director of Cyber Defence to oversee global threat detection and response initiatives. This role requires over 10 years of cybersecurity leadership and a proven track record in managing high-stakes security incidents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, extensive experience in Cyber Defence, and hold relevant certifications. This position offers a full-time role in a dynamic environment focused on technological innovation.

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity domains.
• Proven management of complex security incidents.
• Experience leading diverse global teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage Cyber Defence strategy and operations.
• Drive the global Threat & Vulnerability Management program.
• Deliver strategic Cyber Threat Intelligence.

Kenntnisse

Leadership in cybersecurity

Incident Response management

Threat & Vulnerability Management

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Digital Forensics

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree and relevant certifications (GCIH, GCFA, GCTI, CISA, CISSP)

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

MDR / XDR tools

SIEM tools

CTI tools

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Our people are our success. As one of us, you will contribute to engineering excellence for the high-tech markets of the future, including semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and data centers. At Exyte, you will be part of a global community of challenge seekers who are ambitious and passionate about innovation. Together, we will build on our company’s long history and keep on leading the way to a better world.

Your vision is ambitious. Just like ours.

Director Cyber Defence (m / f / d) role at Exyte

Role summary

The Director Cyber Defence (m / f / d) leads global capabilities for threat detection, incident response, threat & vulnerability management (TVM), and cyber threat intelligence (CTI). Working closely with the Head of Information and Cyber Security, the role ensures the organization can effectively prepare for, detect, and respond to cyber threats through world-class people, processes, and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Exyte Cyber Defence strategy and function including MDR / SOC operations, threat hunting, incident response, and crisis simulation exercises.
• Lead the global TVM program, driving prioritized, risk-based remediation.
• Lead the CTI function to deliver strategic, operational, and tactical intelligence.
• Lead and manage services (e.g., MDR, IR retainer, CTI feeds) and ensure SLA performance.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity domains including CERT, SOC, Incident Response, Threat & Vulnerability Management, CTI, and Digital Forensics.
• Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes security incidents across the full response lifecycle.
• Skilled in leading and mentoring diverse global teams, with strong stakeholder and partner collaboration.
• Holding a university degree and certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, GCTI, CISA, or CISSP.
• Extensive experience developing and enhancing Cyber Defence programs in global organizations.
• Deep knowledge of NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, Cyber Defence Matrix, and familiarity with MDR / XDR, SIEM, CTI tools, and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present risk and response strategies to executive and board-level audiences, while staying composed under pressure.

Contact

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application!

For further questions and information, please contact Gerd Fleischmann via E-Mail at [e-mail]

Contact

Exyte is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment. Therefore, Exyte Group provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Civil Engineering

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