Head of Security Operations Center (d/f/m)— Germany, Düsseldorf, DX

Henkel ibérica portugal, unipessoal, lda; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work scheme with flexible hrs

Hybrid work model

Health and preventive care programs

Employee Share Plan

Company Pension Plan

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Head of the Security Operations Center to lead a global SOC, driving performance through KPIs and SLAs while coordinating incident response across cloud and hybrid IT/OT environments.

You will mentor SOC analysts, collaborate with Detection Engineering, implement playbooks, and report security trends to management. Fluent English is required; German is a plus; Master’s in Cyber Security preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cyber Security preferred or related field.
• 5+ years in Cyber Security including SOC, Incident Response, Cloud Security.
• Proven leadership in distributed security teams.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, NIS2 and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve SOC performance with KPIs, SLAs and metrics.
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts; foster collaboration and learning.
• Lead operational response to high-severity cybersecurity incidents.
• Oversee SOC processes; identify opportunities for improvement, automation and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Detection Engineering to enhance detection and automate response playbooks.
• Assess incident impact and drive containment actions; provide regular reporting to management.

Skills

SOC Leadership

Incident Response

Cloud Security

Hybrid IT/OT

Automation/Scripting

Fluent English

German language a plus

Education

Master’s degree in Cyber Security

Tools

Python

PowerShell

Ansible

Job description

Head of Security Operations Center (d/f/m)

• Manage and continuously improve Security Operations Center (SOC) performance through defined KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics in our Business Unit IT (dx).
• Lead and develop a team of SOC analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous learning
• Lead the operational response and coordination of high-severity cyber security incidents
• Oversee SOC processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement, efficiency, and automation
• Align closely with the Detection Engineering team to enhance detection capabilities, automate response processes, and continuously improve playbooks
• Assess the impact of cyber security incidents within Henkel's environment and drive appropriate response and containment actions
• Serve as the subject matter expert for security monitoring, incident response, and cyber security investigations
• Provide regular reporting on security incidents, operational trends, and SOC performance to management

What makes you a good fit

• Master’s degree in Cyber Security (preferred), Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security, including Security Operations, Incident Response, Cloud Security and hybrid IT/OT environments
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing distributed teams of security professionals
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks and standards, including NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001 and NIS2
• Broad technical expertise across Windows/Linux environments, endpoint security, vulnerability management, security monitoring, automation/scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Ansible), paired with excellent stakeholder management and deep knowledge in AI-driven cybersecurity
• Fluent in English, German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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