Trainee Corporate Functions - Group Chief Information Security Office (m/f/x)

OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM GROW OFFERS INTERESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY, BONN, FROM OCTOBER 1st 2025 FOR 18 MONTHS, AIMING TO KEEP YOU ON AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION FOR

TRAINEE CORPORATE FUNCTIONS INTERNATIONAL IN GROUP CHIEF INFORMATION SECURITY OFFICE (M/F/X)

Our DHL Group strategy focuses on strengthening what we do best – our core businesses. It provides a framework for accelerating – especially digital - opportunities to enhance our customer services and continuously improve our processes.
Cyber-attacks are on the rise - not only in frequency but also in terms of cost. A single cyber-attack can drain a company’s financial resources, ruin its reputation, or even destroy the entire company within minutes. The mission of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as part of the Corporate Center is to protect the DHL Group from such threats and to strengthen the Group's cyber security activities. It focuses on strategic and tactical aspects of security that are relevant to the Group as a whole. The Awareness, Skills & Analytics team is responsible for raising cybersecurity awareness throughout the Group – for example through training courses, tools and games, as well as many other measures including appropriate communication, including with external parties, too. In addition to awareness and communication, the team also drives transparency by managing the Integrated Security Reporting platform (ISR) for KPI-based cybersecurity reporting and develops concepts to attract cyber security specialists for a career within the Group.

Your tasks

1. Further development of the Group-wide Cyber Security Framework and other guidelines.
2. Promote cyber security awareness through communication and training measures.
3. Design of security strategies and roadmaps based on recognized enterprise architecture practices and current technical developments.

Your profile as trainee

1. Minimum Bachelor Graduation before October 1st, 2025, in Computer Science, Natural Science, Engineering, Cyber Security.
2. First professional experience (up to 3 years) in cyber security/information security/data protection.
3. Knowledge of the cross-divisional structure of the Group, e.g., through previous internships; practical experience in the cyber security area of another company.
4. Fluent/very good skills in English and German.
5. Very good knowledge of MS Office/0365; knowledge of application security and IT security management.
6. Knowledge in the areas of application security, penetration testing and computer forensics is an advantage.
7. High level of creativity, strong analytical and conceptual skills, very good communication and presentation skills, strong teamwork skills and good relationship management skills.
8. Recognized cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA etc. are very welcome, as well as practical experience as a pen tester, integration tester, developer etc.

Your benefits

1. Individual career development: After an induction week, you will dive into the world of logistics in three individual program phases in Germany and around the world.
2. Training and support: We support you in your individual career development through integrated training, personal support and regular feedback.
3. Network: Build up a valuable network in one of the leading mail and logistics service providers.
4. Diverse opportunities: Work on varied and challenging projects that will enhance your professional development.

Your contact
For further questions please contact Steffi Koch, GROW Recruiting, grow@dhl.com.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply online now via https://careers.dhl.com/grow for the business area Corporate Functions international including a cover letter, CV and references. You will find there more detailed information on the application process, program schedule and typical project positions in the various business areas.

We are looking forward to your application.

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